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Also, in the light of ; in view of . In consideration of, in relationship to. For example, In light of recent developments, we're postponing our meeting , or In the light of the weather forecast we've canceled the picnic , or He got a special bonus in view of all the extra work he had done . The first two of these terms date from the late 1600s, the third from about 1800.

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India, meanwhile, has been pushing to review and modify the treaty, citing changing needs - from irrigation and drinking water to hydropower - in light of factors like climate change.

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On Wednesday evening Delhi announced a raft of diplomatic measures against Islamabad in light of the killings in Kashmir - one of them was shutting the Attari-Wagah border between the two countries immediately.

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He said: "The conduct of two very brave little girls has been quite remarkable, in light of the ordeal they have been through."

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The plan's publication comes amid heightened fears over Russia's military ambitions in the region, in light of the ongoing full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

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The Ghorman plot builds to that action, of course, although the inevitable culmination of the Empire forcing its hand is horrifying, especially in light of what's going on in our world now.

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in lieu of in limbo

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