on the horizon
idiom
: coming in the near future
Scientists believe that a major breakthrough is on the horizon.
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Surveying the city across the tops of the cathedral in Vieuz Lyon, over the rivers Rhone and Saone below, all the way to Mont Blanc on the horizon while the bell towers mark the slow passing of time is an unforgettable pleasure.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
And the league’s influence on international competition is only expected to grow with more roster spots opening on the horizon.
—John Wawrow, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Stocks with a 14-day RSI above 70 are considered overbought, meaning that a pullback could be on the horizon.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2026
After nearly a full week of heavy snowstorms in the Sierra Nevada, which brought multiple feet to some portions of the mountain, blue skies are on the horizon.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
And the league’s influence on international competition is only expected to grow with more roster spots opening on the horizon.
—John Wawrow, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Stocks with a 14-day RSI above 70 are considered overbought, meaning that a pullback could be on the horizon.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2026
After nearly a full week of heavy snowstorms in the Sierra Nevada, which brought multiple feet to some portions of the mountain, blue skies are on the horizon.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
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“On the horizon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20horizon. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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