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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With any extension, the Sharks have to keep an eye on the long term.
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Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
But Chicago needs American and United to thrive here in the long term.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
The company expects sales and earnings growth in the long term.
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As mundane as the process may seem, incorrect drying can damage your textiles and your home in the long term.
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Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
But Chicago needs American and United to thrive here in the long term.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
The company expects sales and earnings growth in the long term.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
As mundane as the process may seem, incorrect drying can damage your textiles and your home in the long term.
—Melissa Grustat, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2026
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 Mar. 2026.
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