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in-light-of

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  1. (idiomatic, Australia, Canada, US) given, considering
    In light of the frequent kidnappings in Iraq, do you suppose someone could invent a small tracking device that could be woven onto clothing and hard to find on it so that when someone gets kidnapped, the tracking devices could pin down their location?
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Probably from in the light of

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  • in-laymen-s-terms
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  • in limine
  • in line
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