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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

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

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

“Financial markets are reacting to the geopolitical back-and-forth with a sense of foresight, which currently reduces the pressure on central banks to act,” analysts at Raiffeisen Bank said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Urban design today largely rests in the hands of state agencies because long-term foresight and expertise are crucial for properly using scarce land.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

I sat on the bench trying to imagine the year ahead, but I didn't have that kind of foresight.

From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely




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