long view

Example Sentences

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The good news is that Boston sports fans are a famously patient tribe, and always take the long view.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

But as fuel prices soar and shipping bottlenecks create shortages in the near term, the long view shows something more positive: military spending can create jobs, spark new technologies and spur investment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

These should be conflicting instincts, but in “Brawler,” Groff successfully blends the depth of the long view and the drama of the pivotal moment.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

Despite the recent plunge, bitcoin still holds remarkable value, if you take the long view.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 6, 2026

If there was mystery or contradiction in a friend, Leon took the long view and found a benign explanation.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan