within sight of (something)

idiom

used to say that (something specified) can be seen from a certain place
The ocean is within sight of the hotel.

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But at the other end, there was always a sense that another gear could be reached, even with Cole Palmer continuing to look less than his cool, clear-eyed best within sight of the net. Liam Twomey, New York Times, 17 June 2025 Some countries have stormed ahead, particularly those along the alliance's eastern flank within sight of Russia, while nations further away from Russian soil have generally been more sluggish. Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025 The shallower artifact, the rudder, was within sight of nearby swimmers and at risk of being stolen or damaged so a team of technicians recovered it, officials said. Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025 The first-come, first-serve patio within sight of the beach welcomes dogs and features live music. Grace Haynes, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for within sight of (something)

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“Within sight of (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/within%20sight%20of%20%28something%29. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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