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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

But Stephen was long-sighted; he looked clear into heaven; they couldn’t convince him even when he was dying, that Christ had not ascended to heaven.

From Secret Power or the Secret of Success in Christian Life and Work by Moody, Dwight Lyman




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