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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And the massive jolt of economic dislocation that AI moguls like Amodei see on the horizon could spark a powerful political backlash.
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Charlie Campbell, Time, 11 Dec. 2025
In 2006, peace was on the horizon again with the emergence of the Islamic Courts Union.
—Immigration Lawyer, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
Here's more including what's on the horizon for 2026.
—Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 11 Dec. 2025
Temps stay closer to average next week with no major storms on the horizon at this point.
—Chris Shaffer, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2025
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Charlie Campbell, Time, 11 Dec. 2025
In 2006, peace was on the horizon again with the emergence of the Islamic Courts Union.
—Immigration Lawyer, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
Here's more including what's on the horizon for 2026.
—Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 11 Dec. 2025
Temps stay closer to average next week with no major storms on the horizon at this point.
—Chris Shaffer, CBS News, 11 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 16 Dec. 2025.
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