short-sighted
Example Sentences
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Policywise, this idea is as short-sighted as they come.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026
Turns out that may have been short-sighted — even if it’s understandable.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 3, 2026
Saleh calls it "short-sighted" that the city could lose its charm to sprawling concrete.
From Barron's ● Feb. 25, 2026
Restaurant co-owner Ranjit Mathrani said he was asking the King to help save Veeraswamy "from extinction", and said not renewing the lease was "short-sighted".
From BBC ● Feb. 24, 2026
“Hedge-pig,” said the Wart, peering at his victim with blurred, short-sighted eyes, “I am going to munch you up.”
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
