lose sight of

idiom

: to be no longer be able to see (someone or something)

We lost sight of the plane.

—often used figuratively

We must not lose sight of our goal.

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First, that the new generation of case followers not lose sight of the seriousness of their crime and second, that having hope for the brothers at this point in their lives, now in their 50s, can be a treacherous thing. —

Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Oct. 2024 Embrace technology, but never lose sight of the personal touch that creates lasting connections and drives long-term success. —

Chris Suchánek, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024 Don’t lose sight of the rules, regulations and red-tape issues necessary to move forward. —

Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2024 Maintain Authentic Leadership: Leaders should embrace technology for efficiency but never lose sight of the importance of human connection. —

Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lose sight of

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