forward-looking
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of forward-looking
First recorded in 1790–1800
Example Sentences
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It all smacks of a club lacking control, discipline and a clear forward-looking strategy.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
They found that 20% of households lived “hand to mouth,” but that the consumption behavior of the other 80% was consistent with their forward-looking hypothesis.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026
This was evidence for Mr. Hall’s view that consumers are forward-looking.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026
Considering the market is always forward-looking, the move in these beaten-down asset classes will come long before most investors realize it.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026
As he got ready, businessmen spoke of him as farseeing, forward-looking, progress-minded.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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