Definition of eyesight
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Examples of eyesight in a Sentence
He wears glasses because his eyesight is not good.
the keen eyesight of a bird of prey
Recent Examples of eyesight from the Web
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That can lead to blurred vision, eye pain, sensitivity to light, and worsening eyesight.
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The spot is relatively remote, surrounded by agriculture fields on the west edge of Buckeye but within eyesight of Interstate 10.
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These were among his last moments on this earth, in a dark Manhattan hospital, a dreary room within eyesight of Kansas State’s sports facilities.
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When miniaturization reaches its full potential, achieving superhuman eyesight will be as simple as placing a soft lens on your eye.
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Massachusetts Eye and Ear Jack Hogan has never been able to play baseball because of his poor eyesight.
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Today, the Howard Hughes Corporation, which developed Pier 17, announced that Live Nation would be the exclusive promoter at the open-air venue within eyesight of the the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline.
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Poor eyesight kept him from being accepted by the military during World War II.
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The house has antibiotics, which Gabriel needs to cure the infection that is killing him and stealing his eyesight.
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First Known Use of eyesight
13th century
eyesight Synonyms
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Definition of eyesight for English Language Learners
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: the ability to see : sight or vision
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