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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Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
Senior figures at Brentford liked the idea of grooming Cochrane to be Frank’s long-term successor.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 19 June 2025
Windfall Advisors teaches clients how to build and understand the importance of emergency funds, manage cash flow effectively, and set long-term goals like retirement planning or charitable giving.
—Georgette Virgo, USA Today, 19 June 2025
The Rays are still a team without a long-term stadium solution and with a potential owner-in-waiting who may or may not sign on the dotted line.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 June 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 23 Jun. 2025.
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