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horizon

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as in skyline
the space surrounding the earth They saw some birds just on the horizon. The couple drove off towards the horizon.

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as in reach
an area of influence, knowledge, or understanding She wanted to expand her horizons so she went back to school.

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“Horizon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horizon. Accessed 5 Dec. 2022.

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