as in long
lasting for a considerable time
before approving a new drug, the government insists on some long-term research to determine any possible side effects
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Recent Examples of long-term
Both Wilson and Soderstrom signed long-term deals with the A’s during the offseason and are key parts of their future plans.
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Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
After being taken private in a deal led by the Nordstrom family and Mexican retailer El Puerto de Liverpool at the end of 2024, the company has greater freedom to invest in long-term strategies without the pressure of quarterly updates.
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Mark Faithfull,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Working in parallel with the company’s Content Business division, the new unit will drive long-term growth initiatives across IP development, technology, strategic partnerships and region-specific market strategies.
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Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
29 June 2026
The National Sawdust show has been on the books for quite some time, and Dylan surely knew that Lage wasn’t a long-term band member.
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Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
29 June 2026
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Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
After being taken private in a deal led by the Nordstrom family and Mexican retailer El Puerto de Liverpool at the end of 2024, the company has greater freedom to invest in long-term strategies without the pressure of quarterly updates.
—
Mark Faithfull,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Working in parallel with the company’s Content Business division, the new unit will drive long-term growth initiatives across IP development, technology, strategic partnerships and region-specific market strategies.
—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
29 June 2026
The National Sawdust show has been on the books for quite some time, and Dylan surely knew that Lage wasn’t a long-term band member.
—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for long-term
Recent Examples of Synonyms for long-term
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Early jockeying could begin shortly after the midterms, but candidates with stronger name ID may have a longer runway.
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Another child was rescued from the rubble in Venezuela’s La Guaira region, marking a poignant moment at the close of a long and emotionally charged day of crisis response on Saturday.
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The Bulls are eager to start their rebuild process with Wilson, a hyper-athletic wing who fits into Graham’s vision for a lengthy young core in Chicago.
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And in 2025, the singer canceled several shows after a lengthy bout with the flu.
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“Long-term.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/long-term. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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