foreseeing

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People could be forgiven for not foreseeing the earth-shattering events that were around the bend—the Depression, World War II, the birth of Elvis Presley.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 30, 2025

He is shifting Brazil exposure to longer-term bonds, foreseeing a “neutral” interest rate of 10% to 11%, eventually.

From Barron's • Dec. 23, 2025

In his article, Mr Wallace says he thinks Mr Netanyahu feels "shame" for not foreseeing the deadly attacks - especially as "someone who presented himself as a security hawk and tough guy".

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2023

Regulators’ fascination with foreseeing how the tech giants could harm competition stems largely from their perceived failure to do so in the past.

From New York Times • Apr. 27, 2023

He knew now why the Archmage had feared to send him forth, and what had darkened and clouded even the mage’s foreseeing of his future.

From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin