lose sight of
idiom
: to be no longer be able to see (someone or something)
We lost sight of the plane.
—often used figurativelyWe must not lose sight of our goal.
Examples of lose sight of in a Sentence
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And CFOs, even when forced to shift or make changes themselves, also need to not lose sight of key objectives, like asking the right questions when a business case is presented—some of which will be more easily attainable as tech like AI plays a larger role in operations.
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Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 20 May 2024
So, don't lose sight of that, keep voicing your desire for more diversity because brands, clients, publications.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024
Over time, these communities lose sight of the fact that the president may be neglecting fellow directors by diminishing their views and responsibilities, resulting in fewer owners volunteering to serve.
—Gabriella M. Ruiz, Miami Herald, 13 May 2024
Please never lose sight of what makes your mom happy.
—Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 11 May 2024
Feel the enchantment but don’t lose sight of reality.
—Debbie Frank, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
Don’t lose sight of who has access to your first-party data, even in a co-op.
—Forrester, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Congressional Republicans mustn’t lose sight of the fact that the tax bill would extend Trump’s TCJA tax cuts, not radically expand the child tax credit.
—Ryan Ellis, National Review, 29 Jan. 2024
Emerging innovations present a landscape of opportunity, but the brands that will separate themselves in 2024 never lose sight of their North Star — the people behind every data point and dollar sign.
—Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2024
Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 20 May 2024
So, don't lose sight of that, keep voicing your desire for more diversity because brands, clients, publications.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024
Over time, these communities lose sight of the fact that the president may be neglecting fellow directors by diminishing their views and responsibilities, resulting in fewer owners volunteering to serve.
—Gabriella M. Ruiz, Miami Herald, 13 May 2024
Please never lose sight of what makes your mom happy.
—Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 11 May 2024
Feel the enchantment but don’t lose sight of reality.
—Debbie Frank, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
Don’t lose sight of who has access to your first-party data, even in a co-op.
—Forrester, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Congressional Republicans mustn’t lose sight of the fact that the tax bill would extend Trump’s TCJA tax cuts, not radically expand the child tax credit.
—Ryan Ellis, National Review, 29 Jan. 2024
Emerging innovations present a landscape of opportunity, but the brands that will separate themselves in 2024 never lose sight of their North Star — the people behind every data point and dollar sign.
—Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2024
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“Lose sight of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lose%20sight%20of. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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