long view
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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To LeMaire, the breadth of the list reflects both Brooks’ long view of movie history and the eclecticism of his own work.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
He takes the long view of Afghanistan's history of resisting foreign invaders.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
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
Despite the recent plunge, bitcoin still holds remarkable value, if you take the long view.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 6, 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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