within sight of (something)

idiom

—used to say that (something specified) can be seen from a certain place

The ocean is within sight of the hotel.

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On these two peaks, within sight of each other, stood two opposites: an embodiment of European civilization and its eager destroyer. —

Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 25 Nov. 2024 The stock closed Friday at $115.65, up nearly 1% for the day and within sight of its 52-week high of $123.74. —

Dade Hayes, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024 Vice President Harris kicked off the final stretch of the election campaign Tuesday evening with a speech delivered on the Ellipse, within sight of the White House. —

Niall Stanage, The Hill, 30 Oct. 2024 The new British Prime Minister's home constituency includes Somers Town, an area close to St Pancras station and within sight of Google and Meta’s huge European headquarters. —

Saul Klein, WIRED, 14 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for within sight of (something)

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within sight of (something)

within someone's grasp

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