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Recent Examples of backward-looking
This can shift the focus of reviews from being 70% to 80% backward-looking to 70% to 80% forward-looking, highlighting risks and opportunities.
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Ruchir Nath, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Our method isn’t just backward-looking – it can be used to forecast future shortsighted cuts to marketing spending.
—Andre Martin, The Conversation, 19 July 2024
Loan forgiveness has been criticized by many as backward-looking policy.
—Ryan Craig, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
Granted, the data doesn’t perfectly align because the CPI is a backward-looking, year-over-year value, while the TIPS inflation expectations are forward-looking and show the average inflation expectation over the next five years.
—Chris Gunster, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
Write-downs are backward-looking indicators, but the immediate future doesn’t look particular happy either.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2024
This was going to be a backward-looking campaign in one way or another.
—Washington Post Live, Washington Post, 26 July 2024
As always with backward-looking reports, a grain of salt is warranted.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 20 July 2024
The dessert menu is just as backward-looking (or, more generously, classic-minded) as the savory offerings: cheesecake with a swash of berry sauce, dark chocolate pot de crème.
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 30 June 2024
Ruchir Nath, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Our method isn’t just backward-looking – it can be used to forecast future shortsighted cuts to marketing spending.
—Andre Martin, The Conversation, 19 July 2024
Loan forgiveness has been criticized by many as backward-looking policy.
—Ryan Craig, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
Granted, the data doesn’t perfectly align because the CPI is a backward-looking, year-over-year value, while the TIPS inflation expectations are forward-looking and show the average inflation expectation over the next five years.
—Chris Gunster, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
Write-downs are backward-looking indicators, but the immediate future doesn’t look particular happy either.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2024
This was going to be a backward-looking campaign in one way or another.
—Washington Post Live, Washington Post, 26 July 2024
As always with backward-looking reports, a grain of salt is warranted.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 20 July 2024
The dessert menu is just as backward-looking (or, more generously, classic-minded) as the savory offerings: cheesecake with a swash of berry sauce, dark chocolate pot de crème.
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 30 June 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backward-looking
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There’s something comforting, nostalgic, and really beautiful about carrying on traditions.Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
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Holidays like Thanksgiving scream tradition and what's more nostalgic than watching a classic holiday special with your family.Chris Sims, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
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The first step in preventing bias is conducting a retrospective audit of existing systems and decision-making processes.Amber Nigam, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Related Articles The retrospective marks the fourth in a series of exhibitions presented by the MOP Foundation president Marta Ortega Pérez, daughter of Inditex owner Amancio Ortega.Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
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The tour showcased her ability to seamlessly blend introspective storytelling with electrifying live performances, resonating with audiences of all ages.Kristen Wisneski, Billboard, 19 Nov. 2024
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Grande and Erivo give Stephen Schwartz’s songs — comedy numbers, introspective ballads, power anthems — effortless spontaneity.David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
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Your Mileage May Vary is an advice column offering you a new framework for thinking through your ethical dilemmas and philosophical questions.Sigal Samuel, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
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The Gemini moon stimulates Mercury and Jupiter, which turns up your philosophical side.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 17 Nov. 2024
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This use case can leverage an open-source LLM’s analytic functions, such as clustering or vector similarity.Dean DeBiase, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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However, analytic departments love him because of his high contact rate and solid exit velocities.Jim Bowden, The Athletic, 13 July 2024
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“Backward-looking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backward-looking. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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