forward-looking

adjective

for·​ward-look·​ing ˈfȯr-wərd-ˌlu̇-kiŋ How to pronounce forward-looking (audio)
: concerned with or planning for the future

Examples of forward-looking in a Sentence

a forward-looking business plan designed to take full advantage of emerging technologies
Recent Examples on the Web Except as required by applicable law, Jaguar does not plan to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements contained herein, whether as a result of any new information, future events, changed circumstances or otherwise. Charlotte Observer, 7 June 2024 If the Company does update one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn that the Company will make additional updates with respect thereto or with respect to other forward-looking statements. Miami Herald, 6 June 2024 During Roberts’ pregame scrum, the manager echoed the same forward-looking tone. Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2024 The Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement made here. Sacramento Bee, 30 May 2024 The Company assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise these forward-looking statements for any reason, or to update the reasons actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future. Kansas City Star, 29 May 2024 Prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Miami Herald, 22 May 2024 His post-electoral remarks bespoke a magnanimity and forward-looking resolve atypical of politicians. Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 15 May 2024 Other risk factors that may impact these forward-looking statements are discussed in more detail in the Company's 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on May 5, 2023. Miami Herald, 17 May 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1800, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of forward-looking was in 1800

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“Forward-looking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forward-looking. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.

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