on the horizon

phrase

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

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As evidenced by the vote, Maye is further along in his development, but the Williams backers believed another jump is on the horizon. Jeff Howe, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 California beat several bluebloods in the transfer portal and continues to win high school recruiting battles, with an elite 2027 class on the horizon led by Westlake wideout Charles Davis and Chaparral quarterback Dane Weber. Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026 Other, smaller brands face a potential supply-chain squeeze on the horizon. Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026 Now that fall is on the horizon, hope has been kindled for abundant rainfall. Robert Klose, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Sep. 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 6 Sep. 2026.

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