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It was the result of a chain of good decisions—wise, prudent, long-sighted, or, at the least, expedient choices.

"You are not very wise or long sighted for a diplomatist," Jessie said with a faint smile.

It will be said, Englishmen are braver, more enterprising and skilful, than other people; more thoughtful and long-sighted.

The landlord could not see all this so sharply, being confused, and not so long-sighted as Tom.

Clairfait was, at least, as long-sighted as myself; and nothing could exceed his despondency but his indignation.

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

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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