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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After 21 days at sea, Palmer’s body had retraced the ship’s 100-plus-mile journey, coming to rest almost within sight of her home. —

Joel Sams, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Jan. 2025 Russian drone pilots are able to operate within sight of Kherson's neighborhoods, which are still home to at least 60,000 people. —

Brian Mann, NPR, 22 Jan. 2025 It’s taken a long time getting here, but the Aston Martin Valhalla is finally within sight of the finish line. —

Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2025 Where to wait: 30th Street Station has lots of large wooden benches throughout the concourse that are within sight of the platform entrances and ticket counters. —

Mike Deehan, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for within sight of (something)

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within sight of (something)

within someone's grasp

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