lose sight of
idiom
: to be no longer be able to see (someone or something)
We lost sight of the plane.
—often used figurativelyWe must not lose sight of our goal.
Examples of lose sight of in a Sentence
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Feel the enchantment but don’t lose sight of reality.
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Debbie Frank, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
Don’t lose sight of who has access to your first-party data, even in a co-op.
—Forrester, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Congressional Republicans mustn’t lose sight of the fact that the tax bill would extend Trump’s TCJA tax cuts, not radically expand the child tax credit.
—Ryan Ellis, National Review, 29 Jan. 2024
Emerging innovations present a landscape of opportunity, but the brands that will separate themselves in 2024 never lose sight of their North Star — the people behind every data point and dollar sign.
—Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2024
Despite the nearly 25% reduction in the newsroom, Tang said the paper cannot lose sight of its purpose.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2024
And just to not lose sight of the obvious point that South Africa glosses over, Israelis were reacting in response to attacks that involved slaughtering 1,200 Israelis ranging from infants to senior citizens, gang-raping women, and taking hundreds of hostages.
—The Editors, National Review, 19 Jan. 2024
But advocates for both men urged people not to lose sight of what was taken from them.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2023
But don’t lose sight of the global significance of this contest, given the security and economic threats and challenges confronting the winner.
—Joseph C. Sternberg, WSJ, 28 Dec. 2023
Debbie Frank, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
Don’t lose sight of who has access to your first-party data, even in a co-op.
—Forrester, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Congressional Republicans mustn’t lose sight of the fact that the tax bill would extend Trump’s TCJA tax cuts, not radically expand the child tax credit.
—Ryan Ellis, National Review, 29 Jan. 2024
Emerging innovations present a landscape of opportunity, but the brands that will separate themselves in 2024 never lose sight of their North Star — the people behind every data point and dollar sign.
—Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2024
Despite the nearly 25% reduction in the newsroom, Tang said the paper cannot lose sight of its purpose.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2024
And just to not lose sight of the obvious point that South Africa glosses over, Israelis were reacting in response to attacks that involved slaughtering 1,200 Israelis ranging from infants to senior citizens, gang-raping women, and taking hundreds of hostages.
—The Editors, National Review, 19 Jan. 2024
But advocates for both men urged people not to lose sight of what was taken from them.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2023
But don’t lose sight of the global significance of this contest, given the security and economic threats and challenges confronting the winner.
—Joseph C. Sternberg, WSJ, 28 Dec. 2023
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“Lose sight of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lose%20sight%20of. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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