Example Sentences

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He piqued himself upon his caution and long-headedness, and resented every deception practiced upon him even more than an injury.

From Bred in the Bone by Payn, James

They seem to put more emphasis upon smartness, shrewdness, long-headedness, cunning, influence, a pull, than upon downright honesty and integrity of character.

From Pushing to the Front by Marden, Orison Swett

I wish I had some of your long-headedness, I know.

From Renshaw Fanning's Quest A Tale of the High Veldt by Mitford, Bertram

His characteristics as a soldier were farseeing judgment and circumspection, a certain long-headedness, as it might be called, and astonishing ability to recover from and ignore a defeat.

From Washington's Birthday by Schauffler, Robert Haven

The forehead is not very broad, but the head is 'long,' as Scotch people say, and they count long-headedness not only an indication of self-esteem, but of practical shrewdness.

From The Old Masters and Their Pictures For the Use of Schools and Learners in Art by Tytler, Sarah