on the horizon
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: coming in the near future
Scientists believe that a major breakthrough is on the horizon.
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Because the total eclipse will occur low on the horizon just one hour shy of sunset, guests can look forward to several effects being different from when totality is high overhead.
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Cassidy Randall, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
With the World Championships on the horizon and a fierce rivalry to fuel him, this could be Bednarek’s turn to step into the spotlight.
—Coy Wire, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
More on the horizon Even as funding troubles mount, there are reasons to be optimistic.
—Ryan Oehrli
august 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2025
Also on the horizon is Amazon MGM Studios’ film adaptation of Hoover’s novel Verity from director Michael Showalter and starring Anne Hathaway.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
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Cassidy Randall, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
With the World Championships on the horizon and a fierce rivalry to fuel him, this could be Bednarek’s turn to step into the spotlight.
—Coy Wire, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
More on the horizon Even as funding troubles mount, there are reasons to be optimistic.
—Ryan Oehrli
august 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2025
Also on the horizon is Amazon MGM Studios’ film adaptation of Hoover’s novel Verity from director Michael Showalter and starring Anne Hathaway.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
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“On the horizon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20horizon. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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