as in long
lasting for a considerable time
before approving a new drug, the government insists on some long-term research to determine any possible side effects
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Recent Examples of long-term
Still, long-term averages hide dangerous seasonal peaks.
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Youssef Rafik, Hartford Courant, 12 July 2025
The challenge for us as teachers was to develop a series of classes that would keep our long-term students moving steadily forward but still be attractive to other students at the undergraduate level.
—Brooke Allen, New Yorker, 12 July 2025
This class will focus on techniques to enhance balance, coordination, energy, and support long-term neurological health and resilience.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
With a thoughtful approach and the right tools, hybrid and virtual experiences can deliver engagement, reach and a long-term return on investment.
—Michele Dobnikar, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Youssef Rafik, Hartford Courant, 12 July 2025
The challenge for us as teachers was to develop a series of classes that would keep our long-term students moving steadily forward but still be attractive to other students at the undergraduate level.
—Brooke Allen, New Yorker, 12 July 2025
This class will focus on techniques to enhance balance, coordination, energy, and support long-term neurological health and resilience.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
With a thoughtful approach and the right tools, hybrid and virtual experiences can deliver engagement, reach and a long-term return on investment.
—Michele Dobnikar, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for long-term
Adjective
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Other options also involve equal installments over longer horizons such as six months and twelve months.—
Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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At first, this was a welcome development, a long overdue correction to the racial and gender inequities in artistic endeavors.—
John McDermott,
Rolling Stone,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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Huddled around monitors on the home’s lengthy driveway, a group of crew members, assistants and publicists are cranking their mini fans to their highest settings.—
Benjamin VanHoose,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Kawamura does his best to outplay his height on defense, getting up into the gut of lengthier guards to hound the ball.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The diminutive Argentine ghosted between defenders, leapt high behind 6ft 2in center back Rio Ferdinand and met the ball with a perfect header, looping it past goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar into the far corner of the net.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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So far reviews have been positive for the film, which follows Clark Kent’s journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his adoptive human family in Smallville.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
8 July 2025
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“Long-term.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/long-term. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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