in plain view

phrase

chiefly US
: in a place that is easily seen
He carried his gun in plain view.

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After the fatal shooting, an FBI agent said small bags consistent with drug packaging that contained a substance resembling methamphetamine could be seen in plain view inside the vehicle. — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 25 July 2026 However, before Jouppi could depart, state troopers searched the plane and spotted a six-pack of beer in plain view. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026 He was armed with a 9-millimeter handgun that was in plain view on the driver's side floorboard. — Natalie Morales, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026 Even with a baseball cap over her silky tresses, her beauty look was luckily still in plain view. — Essence, 23 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in plain view

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“In plain view.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20plain%20view. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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