long view
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Taking the long view, Vanguard’s history as a leading provider of mutual funds, particularly index funds, has allowed it to gain the edge over BlackRock and State Street.
From Barron's ● Jun. 3, 2026
They gave me the long view when I was 20 and floundering in life.
From MarketWatch ● May 13, 2026
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
“I think just looking at where his ankle is at, trying to play the long view that you don’t want to have any regression or setbacks,” Roberts said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 16, 2026
Jack, the household’s protector, its guarantor of tranquillity, was relied on to take the long view.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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