on the horizon
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: coming in the near future
Scientists believe that a major breakthrough is on the horizon.
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How Businesses Must Think Like A Pro In 2025
With Quantum AI on the horizon, next-gen AI chips in production and global AI disruptors reshaping the landscape, businesses can no longer afford a passive approach to technology.
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Sarah Choudhary, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
The path has suddenly become a lot more fun, which is plenty important, but not entirely the point, especially with Swiatek on the horizon.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Mammoth storm forecast in the central US this weekend
The largest and most threatening weather event on the horizon will occur over the weekend and could impact two-thirds of the country.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025
Fears of a downturn on the horizon Other surveys are also fanning recession fears.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2025
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Sarah Choudhary, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
The path has suddenly become a lot more fun, which is plenty important, but not entirely the point, especially with Swiatek on the horizon.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Mammoth storm forecast in the central US this weekend
The largest and most threatening weather event on the horizon will occur over the weekend and could impact two-thirds of the country.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025
Fears of a downturn on the horizon Other surveys are also fanning recession fears.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2025
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“On the horizon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20horizon. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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