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
Retaining Bobrovsky would be expensive, and he is rumored to be seeking a long-term contract.
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Ava Dicecca,
Sun Sentinel,
27 June 2026
The project has become one of Uganda's most important lion research initiatives, focusing on long-term monitoring, population assessment, conservation interventions and public education.
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Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
For long-term retirement savings, a custodial Roth IRA can offer a unique tax-free path to growth (and it can also be used penalty free for shorter term goals like buying a house).
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Julian Torres,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
Over the years, DeBolt has seen her role as a long-term mentorship rooted in consistency and care.
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Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for long-term
Ava Dicecca,
Sun Sentinel,
27 June 2026
The project has become one of Uganda's most important lion research initiatives, focusing on long-term monitoring, population assessment, conservation interventions and public education.
—
Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
For long-term retirement savings, a custodial Roth IRA can offer a unique tax-free path to growth (and it can also be used penalty free for shorter term goals like buying a house).
—
Julian Torres,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
Over the years, DeBolt has seen her role as a long-term mentorship rooted in consistency and care.
—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
21 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 29 Jun. 2026.
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