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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Often, individuals lose sight of themselves after focusing most of their energy on one extension of their lives.
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Jasmine Browley, Essence, 27 Nov. 2023
Never lose sight of the ocean and admire pretty native plants on this coastal San Diego hike.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Nov. 2023
And while legal experts naturally fret about AI’s risks, many say companies and regulators shouldn’t lose sight of the ways AI can improve lives, when used ethically and responsibly.
—John Kell, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2023
If brawn overwhelms brain on sanctions and export controls, Washington could lose sight of the contributions that innovation, growth, and greater economic opportunity make to securing the United States.
—Henry Farrell, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2023
When our role-model performers and politicians lose sight of their purpose, the confusion is demoralizing, and right now American movies don’t help.
—Armond White, National Review, 6 Oct. 2023
Just don’t lose sight of the defense, which almost certainly will have a greater impact on the team’s success.
—Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2023
Olivia was able to never lose sight of the good things.
—Janine Rubenstein, Peoplemag, 10 Aug. 2023
When faced with immediate challenges, businesses cannot lose sight of their long-term goals.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 4 Aug. 2023
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Jasmine Browley, Essence, 27 Nov. 2023
Never lose sight of the ocean and admire pretty native plants on this coastal San Diego hike.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Nov. 2023
And while legal experts naturally fret about AI’s risks, many say companies and regulators shouldn’t lose sight of the ways AI can improve lives, when used ethically and responsibly.
—John Kell, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2023
If brawn overwhelms brain on sanctions and export controls, Washington could lose sight of the contributions that innovation, growth, and greater economic opportunity make to securing the United States.
—Henry Farrell, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2023
When our role-model performers and politicians lose sight of their purpose, the confusion is demoralizing, and right now American movies don’t help.
—Armond White, National Review, 6 Oct. 2023
Just don’t lose sight of the defense, which almost certainly will have a greater impact on the team’s success.
—Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2023
Olivia was able to never lose sight of the good things.
—Janine Rubenstein, Peoplemag, 10 Aug. 2023
When faced with immediate challenges, businesses cannot lose sight of their long-term goals.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 4 Aug. 2023
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