in light of

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  1. Given, considering. Australia,Canada,New-Zealand,US,idiomatic
    — The United Nations then became the one great attempt to establish a formal institution to unify the world, especially in light of the darkness that preceded it.
  2. Because of, as a result of. idiomatic
    — The star, 55, who has stepped away from her singing career in light of her health woes, was visibly emotional as she walked onstage with the support of eldest son […]

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