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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The latest attacks come amid a stagnant peace process with Ukraine’s allies focusing on securing long-term security guarantees for Kyiv.
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Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025
If Bregman opts out, his free agency sweepstakes will be a hot one again, as the veteran is likely looking for a long-term deal worth close to $200 million.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
In businesses, senior leadership can often feel distant; fostering an environment of approachability has become a defining aspect of our culture and a key factor in our long-term resilience.
—David J. Adelman, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2025
Their selling of long-term bonds drove down the price and drove up the yield.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2025
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Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025
If Bregman opts out, his free agency sweepstakes will be a hot one again, as the veteran is likely looking for a long-term deal worth close to $200 million.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
In businesses, senior leadership can often feel distant; fostering an environment of approachability has become a defining aspect of our culture and a key factor in our long-term resilience.
—David J. Adelman, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2025
Their selling of long-term bonds drove down the price and drove up the yield.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 20 Sep. 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 21 Sep. 2025.
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