foreseeing

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People could be forgiven for not foreseeing the earth-shattering events that were around the bend—the Depression, World War II, the birth of Elvis Presley.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 30, 2025

He is shifting Brazil exposure to longer-term bonds, foreseeing a “neutral” interest rate of 10% to 11%, eventually.

From Barron's • Dec. 23, 2025

They all face similar pressures, but some have done better than others at foreseeing the danger and planning for it.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2025

Perhaps foreseeing the Boeing Bust that followed in 1970, he left before the first 747 was delivered.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 29, 2023

“Send your wife up to the wedding,” exclaimed the Doctor, foreseeing a happy solution.

From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin