How to Use long-term in a Sentence

long-term

adjective
  • We are aligned in terms of the long-term vision of the group.
    — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 20 Sep. 2023
  • My long-term goal would be to go to the Oscars or the Met Gala.
    — Sonaiya Kelleystaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2023
  • The long-term side effects of GLP-1’s are not yet known.
    — Cole Kazdin, TIME, 16 Apr. 2024
  • The long-term costs of the war and the effects of the sanctions are real but slow.
    — Fareed Zakaria, CNN, 24 Feb. 2023
  • There are short-term risks, midterm risks, and long-term risks.
    — Steven Levy, WIRED, 11 Sep. 2023
  • Hopscotch has a 10-year lease on the space and Jensen has long-term plans to stay, too.
    — oregonlive, 7 Apr. 2023
  • The thought of making any long-term plans is laughable.
    — Joshua Yaffa, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2023
  • Those are much better odds for the long-term survival of this species.
    — Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 29 Nov. 2023
  • Still, Kuo wonders if sales for the Vision Pro will last over the long-term.
    — Michael Kan, PCMAG, 22 Jan. 2024
  • For my long-term clients, most end up working with me for about six months to a year.
    — Megan Leonhardt, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2023
  • Hull might need the perfect team fit to stick around on a roster long-term.
    — Evan Frank, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Apr. 2023
  • The greater long-term challenge, though, will be keeping talent in the field.
    — Nathan Heller, The New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2025
  • And both Duren and Thompson project as long-term shooting projects.
    — Jimmy Watkins, cleveland, 12 July 2023
  • This post was not the first time Bella has been open about her long-term health struggles.
    — Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 6 Aug. 2023
  • While there’s plenty of time between now and Sept. 8, the Dolphins need to think long-term with Phillips.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 23 May 2024
  • The Nunavut department of health says its long-term goal is to bring birthing back to Rankin Inlet.
    — Kelly Grant/the Globe and Mail (canada), San Francisco Chronicle, 15 May 2023
  • The Rams still are searching for a long-term answer at left tackle.
    — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2024
  • Barron’s short-term and long-term roles are an intriguing fit for the team.
    — Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Again, as the authors of the article note, this isn't just with long-term travel.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024
  • The film's star envisions a long-term life for the character as well.
    — Milan Polk, Men's Health, 18 Aug. 2023
  • MacKellar wants to help clients reach their fitness goals, but the focus is long-term.
    — Ben Court, Men's Health, 25 Apr. 2023
  • What’s the long-term damage of breathing unhealthy air?
    — Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 30 June 2023
  • Aloe is rich in vitamins A, C, and E, all of which can help your hair flourish long-term.
    — Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 20 Apr. 2023
  • Its job is to look at short-term and long-term financial fixes.
    — The Enquirer, 26 July 2023
  • One of the hazards of long-term sweater wear is pilling — basically the age spots of fabric.
    — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2023
  • The fourth step is to implement mechanisms that will address the long-term debt and deficit.
    — Reese Gorman, Washington Examiner, 20 Sep. 2023
  • But the real, long-term determinant of weight rests with the types of foods eaten.
    — Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2023
  • Plus, there’s a danger to working jobs with these hours and demands on a long-term basis.
    — Hazlitt, 12 July 2023
  • No one can say for sure how this is going to affect the populace on a near-term and long-term basis.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Locking up Gordon to a long-term deal was one of the priorities on Poles’ to-do list this offseason.
    — Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025

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