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
Instagram/agwcrockinrescue A long-term stay in a shelter can have a significant impact on a rescue dog.
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Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Research is also abundant on the long-term detrimental impact of childhood trauma on a person’s mental and physical health through their adult life.
—Arash Javanbakht, The Conversation, 15 Sep. 2025
But neither Nate nor Laura envisioned staying long-term.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
The majority of the interest in Watkins stemmed from Villa’s positive long-term fixtures to start the campaign, with Everton, Sunderland, Fulham and Burnley on the way for them in the next four gameweeks.
—Holly Shand, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
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Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Research is also abundant on the long-term detrimental impact of childhood trauma on a person’s mental and physical health through their adult life.
—Arash Javanbakht, The Conversation, 15 Sep. 2025
But neither Nate nor Laura envisioned staying long-term.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
The majority of the interest in Watkins stemmed from Villa’s positive long-term fixtures to start the campaign, with Everton, Sunderland, Fulham and Burnley on the way for them in the next four gameweeks.
—Holly Shand, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for long-term
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It’s been a long road, but one that has provided him with a chance to remain at the MLB level — and to pitch in the biggest games.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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The three new watch models boast upgraded health features, fast charging, longer battery lives and a variety of finishes, styles and price points.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Police identified the suspect as Decarlos Brown Jr, 34, who has a lengthy criminal history, including convictions for armed robbery, felony larceny, and breaking and entering.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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After being sentenced to 10 years in prison and spending some time behind bars — plus enduring a lengthy trial — Tortora’s conviction was eventually fully overturned by Italy’s Supreme Court in 1987 amid widespread belief that the TV host had been the victim of corrupt judges and prosecutors.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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Cooper then reaches the far sideline from the opposite hashmark to force Daniels out of bounds for no gain.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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The Unite the Kingdom protest was organized by far-right political activist Tommy Robinson.—
Catherine Nicholls,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Long-term.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/long-term. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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