forward-looking
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of forward-looking
First recorded in 1790–1800
Example Sentences
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“While there is still uncertainty and saber rattling over the Iran conflict, markets are forward looking and currently looking forward,” said Rick Gardner, chief investment officer at RGA Investments in Raleigh.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
“Its recommendations are comprehensive and forward looking, and if implemented over time, can be a game-changer for groundwater sustainability in the United States.”
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 20, 2024
But it is also ambitious, unpredictable, forward looking and moving, and as the vice presidency of a woman with a Jamaican father and Indian mother demonstrates, capable of profound self-correction.
From Salon • Aug. 10, 2024
Republican state Rep. David Hale said his legislation is forward looking amid preparations to renovate Kentucky’s statehouse and “has no reflection on what has been done in the past.”
From Seattle Times • Mar. 1, 2024
Harry moved forward, looking around, his footsteps echoing off the walls.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
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