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.

Examples of the long term in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Despite the short-term risks to the stock, analysts said that Nvidia is still solidly positioned to be an AI chip leader for the long term. — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 12 Nov. 2026

The problem is that the US can’t win the technological race with China in the long term by slowing its rival down. — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 12 Nov. 2026

What directions to run in, what to do in the long term and how might this impact the world around me. — Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026

But by Anthropic’s own account, that kind of growth isn’t sustainable over the long term. — Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2026

Rhymes for the long term

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• ectoderm
• endoderm
• endosperm
• interfirm
• isotherm
• mesoderm
• periderm
• reaffirm
• affirm
• bookworm
• budworm