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forward-looking

American  
[fawr-werd-look-ing] / ˈfɔr wərdˌlʊk ɪŋ /

adjective

  1. planning for or anticipating possible future events, conditions, etc.; progressive.


Etymology

Origin of forward-looking

First recorded in 1790–1800

Example Sentences

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Moore said he is taking a forward-looking approach and not seeking to assign blame for changes to the Oct.

From Los Angeles Times

“The yield is a strong indicator of forward-looking returns.”

From Barron's

The market is also forward-looking, and Wall Street sees improvement ahead.

From Barron's

It will have to become more forward-looking in its assessment of what is happening with productivity and the neutral rate in the economy.

From Barron's

"Thus, the council and the SAG intend to commission a formal process of independent forward-looking review undertaken by an external law firm to ascertain what can be improved from a governance perspective."

From BBC