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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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Modi also told Israeli lawmakers that his country's economic growth and Israel's leadership in technological innovation formed a "natural foundation for our forward-looking partnership".

From Barron's

“If the honest answer is no, the regret is emotional, not financial. If the answer is yes, then it becomes a forward-looking investment decision, not a backward-looking mistake.”

From MarketWatch

There were also no guidance changes “or forward-looking surprises,” says RBC.

From The Wall Street Journal

There’s been a lot of folks grumbling that the Fed is too data dependent and should use more forward-looking indicators.

From Barron's

There’s been a lot of folks grumbling that the Fed is too data dependent and should use more forward-looking indicators.

From Barron's

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