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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Sharon Chin, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
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Sharon Chin, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Siblings argue over what to do for a parent’s long-term care.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
The disruption comes as Chancellor Friedrich Merz's governing coalition mulls far-reaching reforms to overcome Germany's deeper problems — such as high production costs, lagging private investment and increasingly costly health and pension systems — and boost long-term growth.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Team officials still are waiting for Illinois lawmakers to approve a proposal that would let the Bears negotiate long-term property tax breaks with local schools and other governmental agencies for a site in Arlington Heights.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Long-term.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long-term. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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