on the horizon

phrase

: coming in the near future
Scientists believe that a major breakthrough is on the horizon.

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With an international wedding on the horizon, old friendships are tested, relationships evolve, and everyone is forced to confront what growing up really means. Peter White, Deadline, 31 July 2026 Two years from now, the Olympics will have just wrapped up with the Paralympics on the horizon. Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026 Getty Images With the FedEx Cup Playoffs on the horizon on the PGA Tour, several golfers are looking for ways to add both FedEx Cup points and Official World Golf Rankings to bolster their resume for the remainder of this year, and beyond. Jeff Hartman, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 With a little engineering flair and a lot of light, the era of perpetual flight might finally be on the horizon. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for on the horizon

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“On the horizon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20horizon. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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