shortsighted
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He said canceling coverage right now would be shortsighted.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 23, 2026
Analysts argue concerns over Microsoft’s $100 billion capital expenditure are shortsighted, as cloud contracts cover hardware life.
From Barron's ● Apr. 1, 2026
Samantha Stevens, a Los Angeles political consultant and former legislative staffer, said she is worried the proposed changes are a shortsighted solution to address police abuses that will create another layer of bureaucracy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 13, 2026
Sydnexis is appealing the FDA rejection through the agency’s administrative process with the hope that agency leaders will take a less shortsighted view.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 13, 2026
Only the most shortsighted, however, failed to recognize that electronic computers were around for the long haul.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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