on the horizon

idiom

: coming in the near future

Scientists believe that a major breakthrough is on the horizon.

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Nonprofit organizations that work directly with people must maintain a persistent eye on any potential developments on the horizon. —

Expert Panel®, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024 And despite extended injury absences for Vanderbilt (who has played zero games), Christian Wood (zero games) and Jaxson Hayes (11 games, though his return is at least visible on the horizon, something that Redick said couldn’t be said for the other two). —

Mirjam Swanson, Orange County Register, 27 Dec. 2024 More cross-pollination of Showtime and Paramount+ offerings might help, especially with a new season of Yellowjackets on the horizon. —

Katie Campione, Deadline, 25 Dec. 2024 White specks on the horizon grew to surround us with grotesques of ice. —

Blair Braverman, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for on the horizon

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