far-sighted
Britishadjective
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possessing prudence and foresight
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med of, relating to, or suffering from hyperopia
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another word for long-sighted
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"Because of the experience of what followed in 1933, far-sighted individuals rebuilt and transformed the institutions of international law, as well as internal constitutional law."
From BBC • May 30, 2025
Phil’s success can, indeed, be credited to far-sighted, even utopian, artistic and administrative leaders.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2024
Ozempic is being likened to what eyeglasses are to near- or far-sighted people.
From Salon • Aug. 21, 2023
“I have always sincerely admired his wisdom, his ability to make balanced, far-sighted decisions even in the most difficult situations,” Mr. Putin said in the telegram released by the Kremlin Monday.
From Washington Times • Jun. 12, 2023
“I shouldn’t have to go to much trouble to deduce it myself,” said the far-sighted civilian, “based on your friend’s description.”
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
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