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horizon

[huh-rahy-zuhn] / həˈraɪ zən /


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But the great virtue of democracy is that, as long as there’s another election on the horizon, hope springs eternal for Congress doing something.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 28, 2026

Somewhat cooler temperatures, generally ranging in the 80s to 90s, may be on the horizon for next week, preliminary models show, she noted.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 27, 2026

How is healthcare funded across an extended horizon?

From MarketWatch Aug. 26, 2026

Adding to the spectacle, its position in the sky will be low on the horizon, causing a phenomenon known as the Moon illusion.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

But oil paints have just appeared on the horizon, and Leonardo immediately sees their potential.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day

A reference for our time is Judge Richard Posner’s 1995 book, “Aging and Old Age,” with its frank discussion of the relationship between shortened time horizons in the elderly and unchecked selfishness.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 25, 2026

He’s chasing the spark and expanding his horizons in the process.

From Salon Jul. 31, 2026

For moon watchers in Gloucestershire, Cleeve Hill, Painswick Beacon and May Hill are high ground locations offering wide horizons and clear vantage points.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

And once dawn comes, the desert performs the same magic: long horizons, unfamiliar landscapes, the creeping feeling that we are small, short-lived creatures on an immense ancient planet.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2026

I think he sensed my frustration at living in mutually exclusive worlds and thought a game of baseball would bring together my neighborhood friends and my wealthier Riverdale classmates and broaden the horizons of both.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore




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