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forward-looking

[fawr-werd-look-ing] / ˈfɔr wərdˌlʊk ɪŋ /








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He said forward-looking guidance from the Fed was unhelpful to discussions about interest rate and other monetary policy decisions.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

Consumers’ forward-looking inflation expectations over the next year and in the long run have both declined in June, but remained elevated, Hsu said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Divorce is a traumatizing event, and your friend has moved on in a productive and forward-looking manner.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

“I am confident she will bring steady leadership and a forward-looking vision that strengthens the department and improves services for both animals and the communities that care for them.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Classical music’s infatuation with mining the riches of the distant past only reinforced the popular impression that it was backward- rather than forward-looking.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall




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