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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Her decision to launch skincare aligns with traditional K-beauty regimes, which prioritizes long-term skin health, hydration and barrier protection over covering imperfections with makeup.
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Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
Climate volatility is increasingly affecting farmers, textile manufacturers and brands, disrupting supply chains and challenging long-term planning.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Feb. 2026
Bottom line, most analysts maintained their long-term bullish stance, although some cut their price targets.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026
That may be the better long-term strategy, but there remain serious doubts whether the Europeans can pull it off.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 18 Feb. 2026
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Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
Climate volatility is increasingly affecting farmers, textile manufacturers and brands, disrupting supply chains and challenging long-term planning.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Feb. 2026
Bottom line, most analysts maintained their long-term bullish stance, although some cut their price targets.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026
That may be the better long-term strategy, but there remain serious doubts whether the Europeans can pull it off.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 18 Feb. 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 24 Feb. 2026.
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