long view
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The good news is that Boston sports fans are a famously patient tribe, and always take the long view.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026
The theme and premise owe much to Margaret Atwood, but Groff’s gift for the long view is wholly her own.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026
Despite the recent plunge, bitcoin still holds remarkable value, if you take the long view.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 6, 2026
Eni and Repsol decided to keep producing gas, taking the long view that the asset was worth keeping, people familiar with the matter said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026
But taking the long view, that is clearly not true.
From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt
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