on the horizon
idiom
: coming in the near future
Scientists believe that a major breakthrough is on the horizon.
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With a potential rebuild on the horizon, Mougey may need to make difficult decisions, including possibly moving on from one or both of these marquee players to reshape the roster.
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
The win is another positive mark on a growing resume for South Carolina, and with No. 17 Tennessee and a rematch with No. 7 Texas on the horizon, the Gamecocks will only have opportunities to keep gaining ground on the Bruins.
—Chantel Jennings, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Well, that appears to be the case after the two brands announced that something was on the horizon featuring both of their goods.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 24 Jan. 2025
By understanding the attacks that are on the horizon for the year ahead and preparing themselves with a multi-layered security approach, businesses can head into 2025 with confidence in their ability to protect their people, data and systems.
—Mike Britton, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
The win is another positive mark on a growing resume for South Carolina, and with No. 17 Tennessee and a rematch with No. 7 Texas on the horizon, the Gamecocks will only have opportunities to keep gaining ground on the Bruins.
—Chantel Jennings, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Well, that appears to be the case after the two brands announced that something was on the horizon featuring both of their goods.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 24 Jan. 2025
By understanding the attacks that are on the horizon for the year ahead and preparing themselves with a multi-layered security approach, businesses can head into 2025 with confidence in their ability to protect their people, data and systems.
—Mike Britton, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
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“On the horizon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20horizon. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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