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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Perovskite tends to suffer from long-term stability, with many cells degrading within only a matter of months.
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 20 Dec. 2025
This period highlights a season associated with ambition and long-term planning.
—Olivia Munson, USA Today, 20 Dec. 2025
Crafted from supple Italian leather that molds to your foot like a second skin, the slip-on style is designed for all-day comfort and long-term wear.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2025
Those visits inspired his long-term and ongoing commitment to the cause that has been a centerpiece of William's public life.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 20 Dec. 2025
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 20 Dec. 2025
This period highlights a season associated with ambition and long-term planning.
—Olivia Munson, USA Today, 20 Dec. 2025
Crafted from supple Italian leather that molds to your foot like a second skin, the slip-on style is designed for all-day comfort and long-term wear.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2025
Those visits inspired his long-term and ongoing commitment to the cause that has been a centerpiece of William's public life.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 20 Dec. 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 21 Dec. 2025.
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