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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In complex societies where members often lose sight of one another—such as those of elephants or our hominin ancestors—the need to identify and attract others’ attention might have driven cognitive abilities and language development.
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Marta Zaraska, Scientific American, 10 June 2024
Don’t lose sight of what’s happening in the attacks on Alito and other justices: Political agents invented a scandal from thin air.
—Becket Adams, National Review, 2 June 2024
And CFOs, even when forced to shift or make changes themselves, also need to not lose sight of key objectives, like asking the right questions when a business case is presented—some of which will be more easily attainable as tech like AI plays a larger role in operations.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 20 May 2024
So, don't lose sight of that, keep voicing your desire for more diversity because brands, clients, publications.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024
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Marta Zaraska, Scientific American, 10 June 2024
Don’t lose sight of what’s happening in the attacks on Alito and other justices: Political agents invented a scandal from thin air.
—Becket Adams, National Review, 2 June 2024
And CFOs, even when forced to shift or make changes themselves, also need to not lose sight of key objectives, like asking the right questions when a business case is presented—some of which will be more easily attainable as tech like AI plays a larger role in operations.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 20 May 2024
So, don't lose sight of that, keep voicing your desire for more diversity because brands, clients, publications.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024
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“Lose sight of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lose%20sight%20of. Accessed 30 Jun. 2024.
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