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foresight

[fawr-sahyt, fohr-] / ˈfɔrˌsaɪt, ˈfoʊr- /


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Now, there’s a question of hindsight versus foresight.

From Slate • May 5, 2026

Carney on Monday credited other countries for having "the foresight many decades ago" to launch their own sovereign wealth funds.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

That would require the film to be conceived, shot and edited with even a modicum of foresight.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

Ellison, who now considers Cardinale a friend, praised his foresight and ability to make disciplined decisions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

“How dare you get angry at me—as if your lack of foresight is my fault!”

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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