on the horizon

idiom

: coming in the near future
Scientists believe that a major breakthrough is on the horizon.

Examples of on the horizon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Kaplan’s hiring is well-timed with a near certain rematch of 2020’s race between Donald Trump and President Joe Biden on the horizon. Katcy Stephan, Variety, 23 Apr. 2024 Lower rates had appeared to be on the horizon after inflation cooled sharply last year. Zimo Zhong, Quartz, 23 Apr. 2024 And with the fate of TikTok in the U.S. up in the air, a fresh surge of Chinese advertisers could be on the horizon for Meta. Microsoft: How much lift can AI give Microsoft’s cloud? Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2024 The Range Rover Electric is growing larger on the horizon. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2024 Now that the city’s recycling carts will soon be distributed, trash carts may be on the horizon for residents as well. Kynala Phillips, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2024 Oscars weekend was on the horizon, and Valencia would end up working with Adore the Couture to get a pair of vintage couture silk Chanel opera gloves to supermodel Irina Shayk for the Vanity Fair Oscars party. Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2024 More:What's on the horizon for the next MATC president? Journal Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2024 Browse our upcoming events to see what's on the horizon. Jonathan Isaacsohn, STAT, 19 Apr. 2024

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“On the horizon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20horizon. Accessed 30 Apr. 2024.

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