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the sun lost in the horizon vs the sun lost into the horizon

Both phrases are incorrect. The verb 'lost' is not typically used with 'in' or 'into' in this context. A more appropriate preposition to use would be 'behind' or 'below'.

Last updated: March 21, 2024

the sun lost in the horizon

This phrase is not correct in English. The verb 'lost' is not typically used with 'in' in this context.

Instead of 'lost in the horizon', you can say 'the sun disappeared behind the horizon' or 'the sun sank below the horizon'.
  • The sunset of Santorini pictured by Vassilis Koumperis won the first prize. It was a very special capture as the sun lost in the horizon created a range of colors to ...

Alternatives:

  • the sun disappeared behind the horizon
  • the sun sank below the horizon

the sun lost into the horizon

This phrase is not correct in English. The verb 'lost' is not typically used with 'into' in this context.

Instead of 'lost into the horizon', you can say 'the sun disappeared behind the horizon' or 'the sun sank below the horizon'.

Alternatives:

  • the sun disappeared behind the horizon
  • the sun sank below the horizon

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