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
On Wednesday, the Illinois House passed a proposal to help the team build a new $2 billion stadium in Arlington Heights (Chicagoans preferred stadium site), allowing the Bears to negotiate long-term property tax breaks.
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Grace Miserocchi, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Rotifers, though microscopic, possess specialized systems such as digestive tracts and rudimentary nervous structures, making their long-term survival in a frozen state particularly notable.
—Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
The absence of a coherent, long-term strategy has had broader consequences.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
For second-semester student Anthony Calvo, the program is already shaping his long-term vision.
—Loureen Ayyoub, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
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Grace Miserocchi, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Rotifers, though microscopic, possess specialized systems such as digestive tracts and rudimentary nervous structures, making their long-term survival in a frozen state particularly notable.
—Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
The absence of a coherent, long-term strategy has had broader consequences.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
For second-semester student Anthony Calvo, the program is already shaping his long-term vision.
—Loureen Ayyoub, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for long-term
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Moments like a crazy fumble by running back Jashaun Corbin after his longest carry of the first half of seven yards.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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Keep it simple, stay within your limits, and choose what actually supports you long term.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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In January, after his surprising decision to fire Harbaugh, Bisciotti stood in the line of fire, owning the decision during a lengthy press conference that, because of the owner’s candor, was largely well received.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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One of the primary reasons that some car buyers avoid vehicles with electric powertrains is the lengthy duration of charging sessions.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Long-term.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/long-term. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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