long view

Example Sentences

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Mr. Freymann is right that Mr. Xi takes a long view, and the Chinese grand strategic tradition is patience.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 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

"That's why we're here. And with patience and a long view, I think this is going to be a great hub," he added.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

Eni and Repsol decided to keep producing gas, taking the long view that the asset was worth keeping, people familiar with the matter said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

We stopped for the night at a lovely, secluded spot called Rock Spring Hut, perched on a steep hillside with a long view over the Shenandoah Valley far below.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson