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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PCVs allow firms to take the long view, reinvest gains and build durable, cash-generating businesses over decades. Pierrick Bouffaron, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025 To take the long view, Trump has decisively smashed the Bretton Woods system that had elevated the US financial system to be first amongst equals. Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025 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. 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 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 3 Jul. 2025.

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