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foresight

[fawr-sahyt, fohr-] / ˈfɔrˌsaɪt, ˈfoʊr- /


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Now, there’s a question of hindsight versus foresight.

From Slate • May 5, 2026

That would require the film to be conceived, shot and edited with even a modicum of foresight.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

No one saw that coming when shares were spun out of GE on April 2, 2024, after Larry Culp had the foresight to break up General Electric.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Urban design today largely rests in the hands of state agencies because long-term foresight and expertise are crucial for properly using scarce land.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

I asked my parents why we couldn’t have a reality show about us, and Dad said, “Because your mother and I didn’t have the foresight to have two sets of triplets. Now eat your spinach.”

From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff




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