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.

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None of these would bode well for Alphabet’s businesses in the long term. —

Trefis Team, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 Regulatory and infrastructure hurdles Waymo and Cruise also benefit from more conservative regulatory strategies, which may be more sustainable in the long term. —

Michael Khouw, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024 Before adding another one, remember that overusing them can cause health and skin problems in the long term. —

Merve Ceylan, Health, 4 Nov. 2024 Additionally, whether a border wall even works as a deterrent remains debated, with studies suggesting that a comprehensive approach addressing root causes of migration would be more effective in the long term. —

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