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forethought

[fawr-thawt, fohr-] / ˈfɔrˌθɔt, ˈfoʊr- /


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“It requires a lot of forethought and planning to remain at home,” said Loverde, who lives in Chicago.

From MarketWatch Jul. 12, 2026

It simply requires a bit of forethought about temperature.

From Salon Mar. 15, 2026

That keen eye and forethought created trust with his customers.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 15, 2025

"What we do need though is some forethought on this."

From BBC Aug. 19, 2025

That tardy shudder which had not figured in his forethought made his breakfast bitter.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez




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