lose sight of

phrase

: to be no longer be able to see (someone or something)
We lost sight of the plane.
—often used figuratively
We must not lose sight of our goal.

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Their story is both touching and deeply relatable, reminding us how easily we can get caught up in our habits and lose sight of what matters most. — John Hopewell, Variety, 21 Oct. 2026 On Monday, as high school students began a two-week vacation, university students once again blocked access to campuses around the country, as well as the Louvre Museum in Paris, in hopes that the public will not lose sight of their demands. — Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Oct. 2026 No discussion of nuclear deterrence should ever lose sight of the human lives behind those words. — Halla Tómasdóttir, Time, 16 Oct. 2026 Over time, even experienced leaders can lose sight of the assumptions guiding their decisions. — Lauren Footman, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lose sight of

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“Lose sight of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lose%20sight%20of. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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