In light of means considering: a decision or opinion changes because of important information. In light of the weather forecast, we've moved the picnic indoors. A noun comes after of: in light of the feedback, in light of new evidence. British English often says in the light of. It sounds formal and suits letters and essays.
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in (the) light of + noun phrase; in light of the fact that + clause
- In light of the weather forecast, we have moved the picnic indoors.
- The team revised the design in light of feedback from visitors.
- In the light of the new evidence, the earlier conclusion needs reconsidering.
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First versionIn light of the forecast predicts rain, we have changed the venue.
RevisionIn light of the forecast of rain, we have changed the venue.
In light of feels like a formal because, and because can be followed by a whole sentence: in light of the forecast predicts rain. But after of you need a noun, not a clause with a verb: in light of the forecast of rain. For a whole clause, use given that: given that the forecast predicts rain.
Given that comes before a whole clause: Given that it's raining, we'll stay in. In light of comes before a noun: In light of the rain, we'll stay in. Because of also gives a reason, while in light of adds a sense of we considered this and changed our plan.
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We revised the schedule in light of ___.
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the new information — In light of needs a noun after it: the new information. We received new information is a whole clause, which would need given that.
Write about how you changed a travel or study plan because of new information.
In light of the revised opening hours, we will meet at the entrance at ten.
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