lose sight of

phrase

: to be no longer be able to see (someone or something)
We lost sight of the plane.
often used figuratively
We must not lose sight of our goal.

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And businesses that never lose sight of the human connection will be the ones that shape this industry's future. Peter Su, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 However, a camera may lose sight of a person who stands too close or moves behind part of the robot. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026 In IconArrows pointing outwards RANDOM, BUT INTERESTING Don't lose sight of the Russia story. Brian Sullivan, CNBC, 23 July 2026 Have fun, but don’t lose sight of your goals. Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lose sight of

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“Lose sight of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lose%20sight%20of. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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