take the long view
idiom
: to think about the things that might happen in the future rather than only about the things that are happening now
Investors should take the long view when considering where to put their money.
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Then, as the season begins to fill up with new ideas, Marder tries to take the long view in figuring out a season arc that has started to take shape.
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Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 26 May 2025
But for investors willing to take the long view, Mishra sees an inflection point.
—Catherine Baab, Quartz, 23 May 2025
Brands will need to take the long view and ensure the benefits of nearshoring outweigh the risks.
—Jorge Gonzalez Henrichsen, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
John Harmon, managing director of technology at Coresight Research, suggested that retailers should take the long view, and remain flexible.
—Samantha Conti, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
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Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 26 May 2025
But for investors willing to take the long view, Mishra sees an inflection point.
—Catherine Baab, Quartz, 23 May 2025
Brands will need to take the long view and ensure the benefits of nearshoring outweigh the risks.
—Jorge Gonzalez Henrichsen, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
John Harmon, managing director of technology at Coresight Research, suggested that retailers should take the long view, and remain flexible.
—Samantha Conti, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
See All Example Sentences for take the long view
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“Take the long view.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20the%20long%20view. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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