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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Over the course of 10 episodes, Blackthorne changes and evolves, but Jarvis didn’t want to lose sight of the fact that the character had to be grounded in reality.
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Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2024
By all means, celebrate your unique individuality, but don't lose sight of those around you in the process.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 1 July 2024
Never lose sight of how your advice impacts the community and its trust in the HOA’s governance.
—Kelly G. Richardson, Orange County Register, 14 June 2024
With their eye on that number, team members never lose sight of their singular goal.
—Big Think, 20 June 2024
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Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2024
By all means, celebrate your unique individuality, but don't lose sight of those around you in the process.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 1 July 2024
Never lose sight of how your advice impacts the community and its trust in the HOA’s governance.
—Kelly G. Richardson, Orange County Register, 14 June 2024
With their eye on that number, team members never lose sight of their singular goal.
—Big Think, 20 June 2024
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“Lose sight of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lose%20sight%20of. Accessed 21 Sep. 2024.
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