- past participle of foresee.
foreseen
Example Sentences
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While some supply-chain-related impact to IBM’s prior expectations were foreseen, “we did not anticipate the magnitude of the capex reprioritization,” Krishna said.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
What he could never have foreseen was that his national team career would some day become a matter of White House concern and international controversy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
What Lily couldn’t have foreseen, of course, was that her amateur detective skills would become necessary when, one day, George is found dead, and the investigation by a bumbling local policeman isn’t up to snuff.
From Salon ● May 25, 2026
However, Shuttleworth suggested Swatch could not have foreseen violence breaking out.
From BBC ● May 18, 2026
Then it all came to pass as Wang Lung had foreseen.
From "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck
