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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Shortly after the 28–15 loss to the Steelers, Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel hinted at the possibility that a major quarterback change could be on the horizon.
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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 17 Dec. 2025
Also on the horizon are Air Jordan 4023 and Air Jordan 4028 models which reference the Air Jordan 23 and Air Jordan 28, respectively.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 17 Dec. 2025
While such a payment wasn’t included in last week’s earnings report, some on Wall Street still think an announcement may soon be on the horizon.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2025
With more storms on the horizon, dam operators have been forced to spill upstream dams to prevent their being overwhelmed.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 16 Dec. 2025
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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 17 Dec. 2025
Also on the horizon are Air Jordan 4023 and Air Jordan 4028 models which reference the Air Jordan 23 and Air Jordan 28, respectively.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 17 Dec. 2025
While such a payment wasn’t included in last week’s earnings report, some on Wall Street still think an announcement may soon be on the horizon.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2025
With more storms on the horizon, dam operators have been forced to spill upstream dams to prevent their being overwhelmed.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 16 Dec. 2025
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“On the horizon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20horizon. Accessed 22 Dec. 2025.
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