take the long view
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: 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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These connections endure beyond electoral cycles, transcend partisan divides and take the long view of history’s arc rather than reacting to breaking headlines.
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Stewart McLaurin,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
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Stewart McLaurin,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
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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 5 Jul. 2026.
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