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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Caroline Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
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Caroline Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
Smells associated with long-term wear aren’t something to fear with these Tevas either.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 26 July 2025
But because of logistical complications, the requirement of capital investments and long-term contracts, Detroit Axle cannot easily move those operations to Michigan.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 26 July 2025
County Executive David Crowley stated that long-term plans for these facilities are being developed before final budget decisions are made.
—Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 25 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 29 Jul. 2025.
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