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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Over the long term, Clapp believes Kraft Heinz’s split should contribute to lasting tailwinds.
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Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
This is a move for the long term.
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The payments encourage funds to hold shares and be opportunistic buyers on price declines, providing stability to a company’s share price over the long term.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Instead, Macy’s opted for the harder but theoretically healthier route over the long term.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
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Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
This is a move for the long term.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 3 Sep. 2025
The payments encourage funds to hold shares and be opportunistic buyers on price declines, providing stability to a company’s share price over the long term.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Instead, Macy’s opted for the harder but theoretically healthier route over the long term.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the long term
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“The long term.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20long%20term. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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