long-term
adjective
1
: occurring over or involving a relatively long period of time
seeking long-term solutions
2
a
: of, relating to, or constituting a financial operation or obligation based on a considerable term and especially one of more than 10 years
long-term bonds
b
: generated by assets held for longer than six months
a long-term capital gain
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Examples of long-term in a Sentence
before approving a new drug, the government insists on some long-term research to determine any possible side effects
Recent Examples on the Web
Neither deal addresses potential long-term health problems that might develop.
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Josh Funk, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2024
Previously, Musk revealed a long-term plan to hide likes and repost counts on the timeline, creating a cleaner experience that only shows the view count.
—Maxwell Zeff / Gizmodo, Quartz, 23 May 2024
Recommendations outlined in the report include developing a long-term vision plan for the department and communicating with department personnel to address challenges.
—Bill Lukitsch, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2024
While there’s plenty of time between now and Sept. 8, the Dolphins need to think long-term with Phillips.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 23 May 2024
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Josh Funk, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2024
Previously, Musk revealed a long-term plan to hide likes and repost counts on the timeline, creating a cleaner experience that only shows the view count.
—Maxwell Zeff / Gizmodo, Quartz, 23 May 2024
Recommendations outlined in the report include developing a long-term vision plan for the department and communicating with department personnel to address challenges.
—Bill Lukitsch, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2024
While there’s plenty of time between now and Sept. 8, the Dolphins need to think long-term with Phillips.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 23 May 2024
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“Long-term.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long-term. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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