forward-looking
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of forward-looking
First recorded in 1790–1800
Example Sentences
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It is forward-looking—and investors like what they see.
From Barron's
This is more about tax projection, which requires discussing forward-looking scenarios and having your advisor use modeling software.
From Barron's
In a program of works by Prokofiev, Stravinsky and the underperformed American George Walker, the National Symphony and Noseda highlighted three inventive, forward-looking composers with Romantic roots.
From New York Times
But there was another mission, forward-looking, not backward-, one designed to help restore a functioning government in Northern Ireland, which is part of the United Kingdom.
From Washington Post
Mr. Sununu said the GOP wins when it presents a positive, forward-looking message.
From Washington Times
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