in light of

Example Sentences

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On Thursday, he issued a highly unusual document preservation order in light of the department’s confession.

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026

“I think they are doable and that gets done, especially in light of the shortage of LNG,” she said of the contracts.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Nothing in the Bayeux Tapestry had been found wrong in light of his findings, he said.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

Gold and silver prices fell precipitously in light of the hawkish shifts observed in most major banks—including the RBA and the Fed—Maybank says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Harry had the impression that Hermione had been dying to tell them this for days, but that she had restrained herself in light of everything else that had happened.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling