in light of

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Till Streichert, chief financial officer at Lufthansa, called the measure to cut flights “unavoidable in light of the sharply increased kerosene costs and geopolitical instability.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

The UK will pursue closer economic ties with the European Union in light of the war in Iran, Sir Keir Starmer has said.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

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

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026

The bank said in light of the fast-changing and uncertain economic environment, it decided to meet on Thursday, but decided against changing its policy rate, keeping it at 4.25%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

And in light of your loss I’m-a say we’s even, but from now on I caint be dealing in nothing but money.

From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis