lose sight of
idiom
: to be no longer be able to see (someone or something)
We lost sight of the plane.
—often used figurativelyWe must not lose sight of our goal.
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That’s fine, but try not to lose sight of the big picture.
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Murat Ates, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Your final point is the one Bears fans shouldn’t lose sight of.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
The desire to end the war is categorically good, but this effort can't lose sight of the reality that Putin's army has slaughtered tens of thousands since the conflict began.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
One reason people lose sight of their needs is the fear of rejection or conflict.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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Murat Ates, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Your final point is the one Bears fans shouldn’t lose sight of.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
The desire to end the war is categorically good, but this effort can't lose sight of the reality that Putin's army has slaughtered tens of thousands since the conflict began.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
One reason people lose sight of their needs is the fear of rejection or conflict.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lose sight of
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“Lose sight of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lose%20sight%20of. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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