long-term
adjective
1
: occurring over or involving a relatively long period of time
seeking long-term solutions
2
a
: of, relating to, or constituting a financial operation or obligation based on a considerable term and especially one of more than 10 years
long-term bonds
b
: generated by assets held for longer than six months
a long-term capital gain
Examples of long-term in a Sentence
before approving a new drug, the government insists on some long-term research to determine any possible side effects
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Community Engagement and Education – Expanding outreach programs that connect the public, especially students, to water issues and conservation efforts to foster long-term stewardship.
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Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
The property also features a handful of colorful beachfront cottages available for short-term guests and long-term, seasonal stays.
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Outfielder Griffin Conine, who was off to a very good start in what was expected to be first full big-league season, has sustained a significant shoulder injury that will keep him out long-term.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2025
Seizing everyday literacy opportunities matters, because strong reading in elementary school is a powerful predictor of long-term success.
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Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
The property also features a handful of colorful beachfront cottages available for short-term guests and long-term, seasonal stays.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2025
Outfielder Griffin Conine, who was off to a very good start in what was expected to be first full big-league season, has sustained a significant shoulder injury that will keep him out long-term.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2025
Seizing everyday literacy opportunities matters, because strong reading in elementary school is a powerful predictor of long-term success.
—Maya Payne Smart, Contributor, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for long-term
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“Long-term.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long-term. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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