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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A little at a time goes a long way toward long-term health.
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The issue for the Broncos would be to award him a long-term contract.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Nov. 2025
Third, keep an eye on the long-term picture.
—Jenny Johnson, Fortune, 15 Nov. 2025
The approach could bridge that gap, offering a scalable solution that combines high performance with long-term resilience.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Nov. 2025
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Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 15 Nov. 2025
The issue for the Broncos would be to award him a long-term contract.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Nov. 2025
Third, keep an eye on the long-term picture.
—Jenny Johnson, Fortune, 15 Nov. 2025
The approach could bridge that gap, offering a scalable solution that combines high performance with long-term resilience.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Nov. 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 16 Nov. 2025.
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