With an eye to something/to doing something

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With a plan or purpose to do something.

Designing her dream house, she chose materials with an eye to durability and style.
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Often appears as...

  • with an eye to the future
  • with an eye to detail
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Future Planning

Consider long-term benefits or effects when using this phrase.

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He invests with an eye to securing his retirement.
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Strategic Choice

Reflects a thoughtful, strategic choice, not a random one.

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Choosing her courses with an eye to her career in science.
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Purpose-Driven

Indicates actions are done for a specific purpose, not by chance.

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They networked with an eye to expanding their business.
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