long view

Example Sentences

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Mr. Freymann is right that Mr. Xi takes a long view, and the Chinese grand strategic tradition is patience.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

They gave me the long view when I was 20 and floundering in life.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

The good news is that Boston sports fans are a famously patient tribe, and always take the long view.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

The theme and premise owe much to Margaret Atwood, but Groff’s gift for the long view is wholly her own.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

I prefer to take the long view on life.

From "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate