long view

noun

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

Examples of long view in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Inside the locker room, the streak has left players and coaches feeling as though their private confidence, even during the rocky first two weeks after Harden’s acquisition, was warranted, their focus on the long view of the trade’s impact correct. Andrew Greif, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2023 Keeping the long view in mind will lessen your anxiety. Anne Sugar, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2023 The Ravens rightly chose the long view over pursuit of victory The NFL’s best team was in M&T Bank Stadium but not on the field Saturday as the Ravens waved goodbye to a magnificent regular season with a less-than-magnificent performance against their archrival. Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2024 But in the long view, nothing will grow the sport bigger or better than hockey gaining and expanding a broad, passionate base in the South and other areas where once this great sport stood a snowball’s chance in hell. Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2024 And for the long view, the Arizona Heritage Center offers a window into the region’s past through a variety of displays and events by the Arizona Historical Society, featuring both historical and modern photography, art showcases, and talks. By sunset, Sunset Magazine, 10 Oct. 2023 The series offers the long view of the superband, from Jung Kook’s high school graduation ceremony to how the group handled Covid 19 pandemic concerts to their turn at the Billboard Awards to j-hope’s surprise birthday party. Adrienne Gibbs, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023 The vista opened to reveal the trees of Central Park bursting with seasonal color and a long view of Central Park West and Columbus Circle below — a key point of the parade route. Randee Dawn, Variety, 7 Dec. 2023 Just outside the great room is an elevated deck for dining and relaxing with a long view over the property toward the Steep Rock Preserve in the neighboring town of Washington. Mark David, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2023

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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 28 Mar. 2024.

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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