within sight of (something)
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—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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Some countries have stormed ahead, particularly those along the alliance's eastern flank within sight of Russia, while nations further away from Russian soil have generally been more sluggish.
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Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
The shallower artifact, the rudder, was within sight of nearby swimmers and at risk of being stolen or damaged so a team of technicians recovered it, officials said.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
The first-come, first-serve patio within sight of the beach welcomes dogs and features live music.
—Grace Haynes, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
Are prison yards really ever within sight of a neighboring rooftop?
—Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 18 Apr. 2025
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Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
The shallower artifact, the rudder, was within sight of nearby swimmers and at risk of being stolen or damaged so a team of technicians recovered it, officials said.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
The first-come, first-serve patio within sight of the beach welcomes dogs and features live music.
—Grace Haynes, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
Are prison yards really ever within sight of a neighboring rooftop?
—Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 18 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for within sight of (something)
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“Within sight of (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/within%20sight%20of%20%28something%29. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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