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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After a week of dizzying market swings, some stocks wrapped up the week at levels that might mean rebounds are on the horizon.
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Alex Harring, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026
Adam Simon is well aware of prospects on the horizon and prospects in the system.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
The sun is still newly up in the east—meaning the right side of the train is a bit bright as the sun lingers low on the horizon–but there are no bad seats in terms of watching the view roll by.
—Kara Newman, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
However, resolutions to this debate may be on the horizon.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 6 Feb. 2026
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Alex Harring, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026
Adam Simon is well aware of prospects on the horizon and prospects in the system.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
The sun is still newly up in the east—meaning the right side of the train is a bit bright as the sun lingers low on the horizon–but there are no bad seats in terms of watching the view roll by.
—Kara Newman, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
However, resolutions to this debate may be on the horizon.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 6 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 14 Feb. 2026.
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