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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Powell is skeptical about the return on investment any of those deals can provide in the long term.
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Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 8 June 2026
Meanwhile, the five-star analyst noted that the major debate surrounding Chevron centers on inventory depth and whether the company can sustain upstream volumes over the long term without sacrificing capital efficiencies.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 7 June 2026
More so, some financial planners and experts warn parting ways with something potentially so valuable may in fact hurt employees in the long term, trading a potential high return for a physical asset that likely will not appreciate as much in value.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 7 June 2026
This new age of beauty, proponents said, is about keeping your skin fresh in the long term rather than freaking about the appearance of aging in the present.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
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Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 8 June 2026
Meanwhile, the five-star analyst noted that the major debate surrounding Chevron centers on inventory depth and whether the company can sustain upstream volumes over the long term without sacrificing capital efficiencies.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 7 June 2026
More so, some financial planners and experts warn parting ways with something potentially so valuable may in fact hurt employees in the long term, trading a potential high return for a physical asset that likely will not appreciate as much in value.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 7 June 2026
This new age of beauty, proponents said, is about keeping your skin fresh in the long term rather than freaking about the appearance of aging in the present.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 7 June 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 9 Jun. 2026.
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