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

The teams that prove most successful in the long term will be the ones who stay the rightful owners of important decisions. — Julien Vantyghem, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

While affordable in the long term for a major company, the initial access cost for this technique has been prohibitive for the average creator or small business. — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 20 July 2026

Dividend stocks Equities are one of the best ways to hedge against inflation over the long term, said certified financial planner David Gilreath, partner advisor at Allworth Financial. — Darla Mercado, Cfp®,michelle Fox, CNBC, 17 July 2026

Using the emergency room to treat a toothache or a simple rash is a costly, reactive approach that often leads to treatment without coordination and, in the long term, worse outcomes for the patient. — María Elena Wah-Fitta, The Providence Journal, 16 July 2026

Rhymes for the long term

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• endoderm
• endosperm
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• isotherm
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