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as in foreknowledge
the special ability to see or know about events before they actually occur
a mysterious woman who claims to have the gift of foresight
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as in providence
concern or preparation for the future
had the foresight to realize the global importance of the Internet
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His foresight in addressing gaps overlooked by others has set Mistral apart and opened up the world of country- and language-specific AI.
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Elad Gil, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
This moment was not just a triumph for Roan but a testament to Fayden’s foresight and belief in her global potential—a belief vindicated under the bright lights of acclaim and recognition.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024
Your role is to bring in context, feelings, and foresight to interpret and act on those suggestions.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
But one country—the UAE—had the foresight to establish a Minister for Artificial Intelligence, naming Omar Al Olama to the position.
—Jeffrey Katzenberg, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
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Elad Gil, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
This moment was not just a triumph for Roan but a testament to Fayden’s foresight and belief in her global potential—a belief vindicated under the bright lights of acclaim and recognition.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024
Your role is to bring in context, feelings, and foresight to interpret and act on those suggestions.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
But one country—the UAE—had the foresight to establish a Minister for Artificial Intelligence, naming Omar Al Olama to the position.
—Jeffrey Katzenberg, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
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Trump’s 90-minute acceptance speech, which quickly moved from providence to policy and jabs at his opponent, President Joe Biden, was almost secular compared to some speakers earlier in the evening.Chris Ullery, USA TODAY, 19 July 2024
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The concepts of divine intervention and providence have a long record in American history.Newt Gingrich, Orlando Sentinel, 21 July 2024
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What Houellebecq does get credit for is prescience.Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 24 Oct. 2024
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Unusual prescience on her part or an authorial intrusion from the vantage of our less orderly world?Laura Miller, The New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2024
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This announcement comes in tandem with the recent merger of the Benton and Washington County affiliates, allowing the nonprofit organization to scale its vision and resources, and ultimately multiply its impact across the region.Deb Harvell, arkansasonline.com, 27 Oct. 2024
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My vision for our school district is centered on: Establishing Board Transparency Ensuring Top-Quality Education for Every Student Responsible Management of Chicago Tax Dollars What is the single most important issue facing CPS students?Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 26 Oct. 2024
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Shin conducted divination rituals to guide royal decisions and kept tabs on the Buddhist monks who, like Catholic priests in medieval Europe, exercised power over the court.Katharine H.S. Moon, Foreign Affairs, 1 Dec. 2016
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There is also a long history of shamanism in Korean politics—leaders have long sought out shamans, who were traditionally well regarded for their powers of divination and truth-telling.Katharine H.S. Moon, Foreign Affairs, 1 Dec. 2016
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Unlike a quick trip to your dermatologist or plastic surgeon for hyaluronic acid filler, fat grafting involves going under IV sedation, a type of anesthesia administered through a vein, and requires much more forethought and planning.Taryn Brooke, Allure, 24 Oct. 2024
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Though extremely flexible and precise, its use demanded significant forethought and planning.Lauren Rosati, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
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Nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism are other forms of refractive errors.Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2024
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Benefits of eye surgery include improvement of nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2024
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Given the current economic climate, fiscal prudence is more critical than ever.Michael Slaten, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024
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But prudence is the leading one, where conservatism is concerned.Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 24 Sep. 2024
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“Foresight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foresight. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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