take the long view
phrase
: 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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“Take the long view.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20the%20long%20view. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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