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long-sighted

[lawng-sahy-tid, long-] / ˈlɔŋˈsaɪ tɪd, ˈlɒŋ- /


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Amblyopia is when the vision in one eye does not develop properly and can be triggered by a squint or being long-sighted.

From Science Daily Mar. 7, 2024

It’s a crucial test for a company that’s spent decades pursuing long-sighted R&D. And more importantly, the success — or failure — of Spot will tell us a lot about our own robot future.

From The Verge Jul. 17, 2019

The shift is thought to raise the pressure in astronauts’ brains, squeezing their eyeballs from behind and making them long-sighted.

From The Guardian Oct. 28, 2015

"Portsmouth's fans should take comfort in a wise long-sighted appointment, and I wish David every success."

From BBC Apr. 9, 2010

The traveller carried a small packet of baking-soda, tucked into a corner of her satchel by the long-sighted Miss Letitia, "in case of car-sickness."

From The Heart of Arethusa by Fox, Frances Barton




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