the long term
noun
: a long period of time after the beginning of something
She is investing for the long term.
I think it's the better choice over the long term.
an investment that should do well in the long term
These changes may improve profits now, but they are going to cost us money in the long term.
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In a world where startups are pressured to grow at all costs, the companies that build with intention and humanity on a strong cultural spine will likely outperform in the long term.
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Greg Dolan, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
In theory, the sporting director’s remit is holistic and is about focusing upon the long term, even if the tenure of those in the position at Newcastle has been damagingly short.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 19 June 2025
In the long term, budget experts warn that an aging population and rising health care costs mean entitlement spending will gobble an increasing percentage of gross domestic product (GDP).
—Kristina Karisch, The Hill, 19 June 2025
Republicans were significantly more likely than Democrats to believe the Israel-Iran conflict would shore up safety in the long term, according to the poll, which has a margin of error of 2.1 percentage points.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 18 June 2025
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Greg Dolan, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
In theory, the sporting director’s remit is holistic and is about focusing upon the long term, even if the tenure of those in the position at Newcastle has been damagingly short.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 19 June 2025
In the long term, budget experts warn that an aging population and rising health care costs mean entitlement spending will gobble an increasing percentage of gross domestic product (GDP).
—Kristina Karisch, The Hill, 19 June 2025
Republicans were significantly more likely than Democrats to believe the Israel-Iran conflict would shore up safety in the long term, according to the poll, which has a margin of error of 2.1 percentage points.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 18 June 2025
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“The long term.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20long%20term. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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