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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James Horncastle, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Unlike some other media partners with the NFL, Disney is not yet negotiating with the league for a renewal of its long-term rights deal.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 May 2026
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James Horncastle, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Unlike some other media partners with the NFL, Disney is not yet negotiating with the league for a renewal of its long-term rights deal.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 May 2026
And now two different studies published in the journal Nature — one connecting the long-term health of adults with their thymic health and the other analyzing cancer therapy outcomes and thymic health — point to the thymus playing an important role in wellness.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 6 May 2026
Choose what’s sustainable, set a clear limit, and move forward with decisions that reflect long-term stability and support your overall direction.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 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 8 May. 2026.
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