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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Charles Lloyd Bovaird Ii, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
This can significantly improve efficiency and reduce errors, making the 15-minute breaks a worthwhile investment in long-term productivity.
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Charles Lloyd Bovaird Ii, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
This can significantly improve efficiency and reduce errors, making the 15-minute breaks a worthwhile investment in long-term productivity.
—Nancy Pulciano, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2025
With Aaron Rodgers entrenched as QB1, the Steelers drafted Howard as a long-term project.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 6 Aug. 2025
The event also marked the renewal of Martell’s partnership with global star Davido, further underscoring the brand’s long-term commitment to Afrobeats.
—Nkosiyati Khumalo, Billboard, 6 Aug. 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 9 Aug. 2025.
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