the long term
noun
: a long period of time after the beginning of something
She is investing for the long term.
I think it's the better choice over the long term.
an investment that should do well in the long term
These changes may improve profits now, but they are going to cost us money in the long term.
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Some of his brilliance has been his ability to keep investors focused on the long term and ignoring the near term and intermediate term.
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Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 24 July 2025
These are problems that can be solved by organizations without needing Google or IBM-sized pockets, and will prove equally critical to quantum success in the long term.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Albertsons' heavy investments in this vertical should begin to pay off in the long term, especially as competitors begin closing more brick-and-mortar stores.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 22 July 2025
Maintaining healthy cholesterol levels in the long term can support overall heart health, especially when combined with a balanced diet and regular exercise.4
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—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 21 July 2025
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Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 24 July 2025
These are problems that can be solved by organizations without needing Google or IBM-sized pockets, and will prove equally critical to quantum success in the long term.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Albertsons' heavy investments in this vertical should begin to pay off in the long term, especially as competitors begin closing more brick-and-mortar stores.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 22 July 2025
Maintaining healthy cholesterol levels in the long term can support overall heart health, especially when combined with a balanced diet and regular exercise.4
5.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 21 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for the long term
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“The long term.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20long%20term. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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