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forward-thinking

American  
[fawr-werd-thing-king] / ˈfɔr wərdˌθɪŋ kɪŋ /

adjective

  1. planning or tending to plan for the future; forward-looking.

Example Sentences

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“It has to come from forward-thinking groups willing to offer these services to patients,” said Francisco Gimenez, a partner at 8VC.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We look forward to having the ability to move faster, think bigger and deliver more for our forward-thinking Finance customers.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Your grandnieces are fortunate to have such a forward-thinking and generous great aunt.

From MarketWatch

Forward-thinking organizations are already requiring such change, embedding adaptability into their cultural DNA.

From The Wall Street Journal

“It’s just he was so open-minded and so forward-thinking, and I think he could see potential that other people couldn’t see.”

From Los Angeles Times

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