the long term

noun

: a long period of time after the beginning of something

She is investing for the long term.

I think it's the better choice over the long term.

an investment that should do well in the long term

These changes may improve profits now, but they are going to cost us money in the long term.

Examples of the long term in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Any such efforts will, of necessity, require incredible resources and the sustaining interest of regional and global allies at implementing these plans and, more importantly, sustaining them for the long term. —Daniel R. Green, Baltimore Sun, 15 Dec. 2024

Nevertheless, management continues to reiterate its view that adjusted gross margins can meet or surpass 35% in the long term. —Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 14 Dec. 2024

Lower interest rates are meant to stimulate economic activity over the long term, keep the economy growing and safeguard the labor market. —Max Zahn, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2024

This can lead to the formation of free radicals, which can damage cells in the long term. —Maria Berentzen, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024