a window into/on

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: something that makes it possible to see or understand something clearly

This knowledge opens a window into your opponent's mind.

The book gives the reader a window on war.

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Properties like the Omni Homestead and Hotel Del Coronado not only offer luxurious stays but also provide a window into the past. —

Roger Sands, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024 In the journalist’s provocative new work, Eve Babitz’s diary-like letters provide a window into her fellow literary titan, Joan Didion. 3. —

The California Independent Booksellers Alliance, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2024 But Trump is still an avid watcher — the network provides Trump a window into conservative thinking, with commentary from Republican lawmakers and thinkers who are, often, speaking directly to the president-elect. —

Colleen Long, Fortune, 20 Nov. 2024 Lindsay Clancy allegedly strangled Cora, 5, Dawson, 3, and Callan, 8 months, before hurling herself out a window on Jan. 24, 2023. —

Christina Coulter, Fox News, 15 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for a window into/on

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