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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Brendan Marks, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2025
The organization primarily serves single mothers, offering rent assistance, childcare, career training and long-term support designed to help families rebuild after financial hardship.
—Nicole Nielsen, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2025
But because Mega Millions brings in so much more on each ticket, even at a slower sales pace, its long-term odds are fine, Matheson said.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 13 Dec. 2025
The Hogs' long-term contract with Texas A&M and AT&T Stadium in Arlington ran out after the 2024 season after the schools played at that venue 13 times over a 16-year span.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 13 Dec. 2025
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“Long-term.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long-term. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.
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