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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Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
The bank's president and chairman, John Jovanovic, told CNBC that manufacturers, which benefit the most from the reserve, are making a long-term financial commitment, while the government loan spurs private investments.
—Didi Tang, Arkansas Online, 5 Feb. 2026
Dredging for the port could release contaminants and disrupt marine ecosystems, leading to potential algal blooms and long-term water quality issues in Tampa Bay.
—Bradenton Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
While the current prototype does not carry passengers, the researchers intend to use it as a long-term research platform.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Long-term.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long-term. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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