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
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
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Grain traders like Cargill or CHS could build loading and unloading terminals knowing that the rules of the game would be constant long enough to recoup these tens of millions in long-term investments.
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Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 13 July 2025
Sorensen stressed the need for stronger communication tools, warning systems and a long-term investment in the agency’s capabilities.
—Catrina Barker, The Washington Examiner, 13 July 2025
Most faces in the room were already entrenched in long-term deals, but the Broncos did work quickly in free agency to bring back reserve tackle Matt Peart on a two-year deal.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 13 July 2025
Perumal urges people to check the list daily, as short-term, mid-term and long-term needs evolve.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 13 July 2025
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Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 13 July 2025
Sorensen stressed the need for stronger communication tools, warning systems and a long-term investment in the agency’s capabilities.
—Catrina Barker, The Washington Examiner, 13 July 2025
Most faces in the room were already entrenched in long-term deals, but the Broncos did work quickly in free agency to bring back reserve tackle Matt Peart on a two-year deal.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 13 July 2025
Perumal urges people to check the list daily, as short-term, mid-term and long-term needs evolve.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 13 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for long-term
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“Long-term.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long-term. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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