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

Experts contend that, with the changes coming from the Trump administration, Temu’s U.S. warehousing strategy might be a short-term solution, while Shein’s ability to manufacture its own goods could help decrease its reliance on China in the long term. —Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 7 Feb. 2025

The analysts said that while Doximity might have a more moderate revenue growth rate in fiscal 2026, the company appears well-positioned to grow faster than the digital ad market in the long term. —Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2025

Sporting director Richard Hughes, also new this season, was ready to react if injuries cut deep or a market opportunity came up that made sense for the long term. —James Pearce, The Athletic, 4 Feb. 2025

Paul Armentano, deputy director of NORML All of those things have the potential to cause harm either in the short term — with an ER visit for vomiting, for example, which microorganisms could trigger — or in the long term, increasing your risk for certain cancers or neurological problems. —Brian Mann, NPR, 3 Feb. 2025