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
In the Bears’ case, Illinois lawmakers are weighing whether to let the team negotiate a long-term property tax break with local governments in suburban Arlington Heights.
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Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
Many gardeners place mulch directly against plant stems, which can create long-term growth issues.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026
Rultenberg said the long-term trajectory will ultimately depend on whether Congress intervenes.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 2 May 2026
Representatives of seven states have deadlocked in negotiations on a long-term plan to take less from the shrinking river.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
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Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
Many gardeners place mulch directly against plant stems, which can create long-term growth issues.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026
Rultenberg said the long-term trajectory will ultimately depend on whether Congress intervenes.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 2 May 2026
Representatives of seven states have deadlocked in negotiations on a long-term plan to take less from the shrinking river.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for long-term
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The blade was at least ten inches long and double-edged, honed on one side with a wavy scalloped finish, the other a jagged toothing like a lumberjack’s saw.—
Chang-rae Lee,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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To finish, a long pour of sesame oil.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 May 2026
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How to Become an Alo Member Becoming an Alo member doesn’t take a lengthy approval process or a down payment.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
4 May 2026
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And the recurring lengthy offensive droughts would have been less common.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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“Long-term.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/long-term. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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