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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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Carney has pledged to find new ways to trade in light of the impediments placed on cross-border commerce by Trump's tariffs regime.

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In a report, due to be presented by Sir Mark Rowley to the London Policing Board this week, he says the force "must be honest to Londoners that in light of the budget, we are shrinking as an organisation".

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Who are those people and is any action being taken in light of this review?

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That 2013 Respect at Work review looked into BBC culture in light of Jimmy Savile's depravity.

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��ever divisions exist are going to manifest over the next month and we'll begin to see if there are any real cracks in the coalition in light of Trump's pathetic approval ratings.

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in lieu of in limbo

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