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
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before approving a new drug, the government insists on some long-term research to determine any possible side effects
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Grier also traded some high-profile players on long-term contracts, such as Burns, Timo Meier, and Erik Karlsson, to gain prospects, draft capital, and free up valuable cap space.
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Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
The question was whether Hernández and the Dodgers could come together on a more lucrative, long-term deal — the kind that failed to materialize for Hernández last winter, prompting him to sign his one-year deal with the Dodgers last year and rebuild his stock with a resurgent 2024.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Nests in Florida reached a record high number in 2023, but population-wide conclusions require long-term data sets, said Jack Brzoza, a sea turtle biologist at Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation.
—Luena Rodriguez-Feo Vileira, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
With actionable strategies for wealth building and sustainable business growth, this book is a must-read for entrepreneurs seeking financial independence and long-term success.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 26 Dec. 2024
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Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
The question was whether Hernández and the Dodgers could come together on a more lucrative, long-term deal — the kind that failed to materialize for Hernández last winter, prompting him to sign his one-year deal with the Dodgers last year and rebuild his stock with a resurgent 2024.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Nests in Florida reached a record high number in 2023, but population-wide conclusions require long-term data sets, said Jack Brzoza, a sea turtle biologist at Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation.
—Luena Rodriguez-Feo Vileira, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
With actionable strategies for wealth building and sustainable business growth, this book is a must-read for entrepreneurs seeking financial independence and long-term success.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Long-term.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long-term. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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