in light of

1. 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.

Example Sentences

It is difficult, though, to draw any other conclusion in light of the emerging pattern.

From Slate

The Rose Bowl is an old stadium, constructed in 1921 and undergoing multiple renovations over the years in light of major sporting events.

From Los Angeles Times

Across the basketball world, similar plaudits came pouring in Tuesday in light of Raveling’s death.

From Los Angeles Times

Padilla and Schiff wrote that the deployments were unnecessary and that greater detail was needed in light of similar operations now being launched or threatened in other American cities.

From Los Angeles Times

During a series of interviews with BBC local radio stations earlier, BBC Radio Bristol asked Tice if he believes in free speech and "being challenged" in light of the council's Nottinghamshire Live decision.

From BBC