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shortsightedness

NOUN
improvidence
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“Like medicine to reduce a fever,” he tells us, glasses bring relief to those with shortsightedness, “reclaiming a world” that had “slipped into obscurity.”

From The Wall Street Journal May 7, 2026

Making people laugh was her revenge on society’s shortsightedness.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 6, 2024

Instead of talking to Mike and sharing a passion with his son, which could influence his life differently, Fritz’s shortsightedness is the real tragedy.

From Salon Dec. 22, 2023

Begin the process of mapping out your financial goals for 2024 to help avoid shortsightedness while spending.

From Seattle Times Nov. 28, 2023

Look, no matter where you live, the biggest defect we human beings have is our shortsightedness.

From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom




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