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long-sighted

[lawng-sahy-tid, long-] / ˈlɔŋˈsaɪ tɪd, ˈlɒŋ- /


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Amblyopia is when the vision in one eye does not develop properly and can be triggered by a squint or being long-sighted.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 7, 2024

It’s a crucial test for a company that’s spent decades pursuing long-sighted R&D. And more importantly, the success — or failure — of Spot will tell us a lot about our own robot future.

From The Verge ● Jul. 17, 2019

The shift is thought to raise the pressure in astronauts’ brains, squeezing their eyeballs from behind and making them long-sighted.

From The Guardian ● Oct. 28, 2015

"Portsmouth's fans should take comfort in a wise long-sighted appointment, and I wish David every success."

From BBC ● Apr. 9, 2010

After travelling a few miles I espied a black speck very far away, for I am long-sighted.

From The Land of the Long Night by Paul B. (Paul Belloni) Du Chaillu


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