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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Legislation in Washington proposes offsetting any lost Highway Trust Fund revenue with general funds, but critics warn that could raise the federal deficit — and potentially jeopardize the long-term sustainability of infrastructure projects.
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Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
The thought of retaining a longtime customer without having to discipline a possibly difficult long-term employee may prove motivating.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Under the executive reshuffle, French film producers and long-term partners Éric Jehelmann and Jonathan Blumental have been appointed Co-Chief Creative Officers of Vendôme Group’s French entities with immediate effect.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 13 May 2026
Tickets will go on general sale June 1, with long-term Secret Cinema partner, O2 Priority, launching a presale May 19.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
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Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
The thought of retaining a longtime customer without having to discipline a possibly difficult long-term employee may prove motivating.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Under the executive reshuffle, French film producers and long-term partners Éric Jehelmann and Jonathan Blumental have been appointed Co-Chief Creative Officers of Vendôme Group’s French entities with immediate effect.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 13 May 2026
Tickets will go on general sale June 1, with long-term Secret Cinema partner, O2 Priority, launching a presale May 19.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
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 18 May. 2026.
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