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shortsighted

[shawrt-sahy-tid] / ˈʃɔrtˈsaɪ tɪd /


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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

All these responses may seem cold or shortsighted.

From Salon • Nov. 17, 2025

Yet it would be shortsighted to favor Treasurys because of the difference in these yields.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 13, 2025

Rhinos are very shortsighted, and he knew something was wrong.

From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall




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