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foresight

[fawr-sahyt, fohr-] / ˈfɔrˌsaɪt, ˈfoʊr- /


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Now, there’s a question of hindsight versus foresight.

From Slate • May 5, 2026

In an unusual bit of foresight, Congress understood as far back as 1999 that banking organizations needed expanded powers and, most importantly, expanded technology powers if they were to compete with nonbanks.

From Barron's • Dec. 19, 2025

“Milan Nedeljkovic convinces with his strategic foresight, strong implementation skills, and entrepreneurial thinking,” said Nicolas Peter, chairman of the supervisory board.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025

The remark showed incredible foresight as Mount sealed United's first victory at Palace since 2020 by drilling home what seemed to be a pre-planned free-kick move with skipper Bruno Fernandes from 20 yards.

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2025

This is called foresight, and it probably saved me from more white feathers on my butt.

From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt




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