on the horizon

phrase

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

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Smith’s treatment was going well, but that didn’t mean an immediate return to normalcy was on the horizon. Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026 With the quarterfinals on the horizon, which teams could play in the World Cup semifinal in Arlington, the city’s ninth and final match? Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026 Another big premium hike on the horizon Affordable Care Act Marketplace insurers are pitching a 14% median increase in premiums next year, according to a new Peterson-KFF analysis of rate filings. Lizzy Lawrence, STAT, 8 July 2026 The project was announced before the Eras Tour began and remains one of the biggest creative endeavors on the horizon. Bryan West, USA Today, 8 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 12 Jul. 2026.

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