shortsighted
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Investors have become less interested in Tesla’s car business lately, but some analysts see that as shortsighted.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
Analysts argue concerns over Microsoft’s $100 billion capital expenditure are shortsighted, as cloud contracts cover hardware life.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
Samantha Stevens, a Los Angeles political consultant and former legislative staffer, said she is worried the proposed changes are a shortsighted solution to address police abuses that will create another layer of bureaucracy.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
This strategy may prove as shortsighted as it is ugly.
From Salon • Mar. 12, 2026
The man pauses; his oversized head moves ponderously left, like the head of some shortsighted, dull-witted monster.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
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