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

In addressing the immediate needs, Lando wants to make the bureau a more welcoming place to attract and retain officers for the long term, fulfilling his vision for the future. —Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026

The 270,000-square-foot facility, which cost about $75 million, allowed Food Bank of the Rockies to move out of two smaller spaces, saving money on operations in the long term. —Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026

According to social media, a placeholder partner is good enough to date, live with, or even spend years alongside, but never the person their partner actually plans to commit to in the long term. —Meehika Barua, Time, 3 Feb. 2026

In the long term, Red Hill is looking for more connectivity to the nearby buildings and trails. —Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2026

Rhymes for the long term

• disaffirm
• ectoderm
• endoderm
• endosperm
• interfirm
• isotherm
• mesoderm
• periderm
• reaffirm
• affirm
• bookworm
• confirm