long view

noun

: an approach to a problem or situation that emphasizes long-range factors

Examples of long view in a Sentence

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Senators not facing voters this year took a long view. Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 8 Jan. 2026 Debate over what to do in the cases of Midnight and Milton passes doesn’t interest researchers taking a long view of the situation. Jack Prator, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2026 The vitrification plant signals a shift toward that long view. New Atlas, 14 Dec. 2025 We’re used to seeing these women from a long view, but now that the chase is over, what remains? Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for long view

Word History

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of long view was in 1912

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“Long view.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long%20view. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.

Geographical Definition

Longview

geographical name

Long·​view ˈlȯŋ-ˌvyü How to pronounce Longview (audio)
1
city in northeastern Texas population 80,455

Note: Longview grew rapidly in the 1930s after the discovery of oil in the area.

2
city on the Columbia River in southwestern Washington population 36,648
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