long view

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But as fuel prices soar and shipping bottlenecks create shortages in the near term, the long view shows something more positive: military spending can create jobs, spark new technologies and spur investment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 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

Despite the recent plunge, bitcoin still holds remarkable value, if you take the long view.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 6, 2026

Eni and Repsol decided to keep producing gas, taking the long view that the asset was worth keeping, people familiar with the matter said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

But taking the long view, that is clearly not true.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt