in plain sight

idiom

chiefly US
: in a place that is easily seen
He carried his gun in plain sight.

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The Super Bowl contender hiding in plain sight Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper signed a 13-year, $330 million contract in early 2019 in what was a record deal at the time. David K. Li, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024 Hiding in plain sight Two cities have been found in Central Asia along what was formerly the Silk Road, according to a study published in the journal Nature. Devika Rao, theweek, 4 Nov. 2024 For anyone who likes reading error messages, the reason why has been hiding in plain sight all along. Davey Winder, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 And the stealth with which the crew operates in plain sight is less for the purpose of secrecy but more to avoid altering the environment. Daniel D'addario, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for in plain sight 

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“In plain sight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20plain%20sight. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

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