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
His previous long-term relationship taught hard lessons about communication.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
The nonprofit has agreed to keep managing the courses for the time being, but long-term renovations will stop.
—Safiyah Riddle, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Given the uncertainty in cable (one major player, Warner Bros. Discovery, which has Olympics rights in Europe, is in the process of spinning off its cable networks before merging with Netflix), the long-term future of the Games on Versant is hard to forecast.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2026
As more people prioritize long-term health and wellness, interior designers are seeing a surge in requests for designing separate sleep spaces.
—Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
The nonprofit has agreed to keep managing the courses for the time being, but long-term renovations will stop.
—Safiyah Riddle, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Given the uncertainty in cable (one major player, Warner Bros. Discovery, which has Olympics rights in Europe, is in the process of spinning off its cable networks before merging with Netflix), the long-term future of the Games on Versant is hard to forecast.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2026
As more people prioritize long-term health and wellness, interior designers are seeing a surge in requests for designing separate sleep spaces.
—Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for long-term
Recent Examples of Synonyms for long-term
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This course stands out for its spectacular panoramic ocean views, a driving range that is over 295 yards long, greens for perfecting your putting, and a chipping area.—
José Cantillo Ferrer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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This 13-mile-long slice of Route 66 offers a glimpse into history, including 1920s roadside stores and a massive coal-shoveling machine that pays tribute to the state's mining history.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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His films were also known for their lengthy runtimes, which stretched as long as five hours.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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So too do the lengthy detentions some people experience in massive detention centers.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Long-term.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/long-term. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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