a window into/on

idiom

: something that makes it possible to see or understand something clearly
This knowledge opens a window into your opponent's mind.
The book gives the reader a window on war.

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Connelly, like many media members, has taken part in the annual mock selection sessions run by the CFP to provide a window into its process. Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 17 June 2025 The new clues about Forde’s murder provide a window into the dynamics of medieval revenge killings, and how staging them in prestigious public spaces may have been a display of power, according to Eisner. Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 13 June 2025 Still, beneath that uncomfortable exchange, last night’s event also provides a window into how confusing the ticketing industry can often be for the unaware fan. Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 7 June 2025 For younger Chinese Americans and even non-Chinese audiences, Teng’s music has become a window into Chinese culture. Xianda Huang, The Conversation, 6 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for a window into/on

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“A window into/on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20window%20into%2Fon. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.

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