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
The U.K. motor-insurance provider notes the pace of growth is slowing as it fully prices in forward-looking claims inflation, which the market has yet to do.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
Families had expressed concern the forward-looking national review of services in Scotland would not take into account how they felt failed by the NHS.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
“As a result of the increased market uncertainty, Volvo Cars has also taken the decision not to provide any updated short-term forward-looking statement.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 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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