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.

Examples of take the long view in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Always Keep An Eye On The Long View While short-term economic headwinds may put pressure on organizations to temporarily focus only on revenue growth, don’t give in; instead, take the long view and keep your eye on the customer. Ganesh Shankar, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024 Washington should indeed celebrate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day operation of June 6, 1944; but Washington should also take the long view to chart a new course in international relations cognizant of global challenges and geopolitics. Dr. Robert G. Rabil, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2024 If that means that pro-lifers have to take the long view, the movement has a lot of practice. The Editors, National Review, 14 June 2024 But take the long view and Aprils are growing warmer, according to Climate Central, a nonprofit research organization that compiles and analyzes weather and climate data. Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 6 May 2024 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 10 Oct. 2024.

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