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

Our ability to increase desirability over the long term is a clear advantage. —Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 5 May 2024

This can lead to all sorts of unwelcome effects—weight gain and the accumulation of abdominal fat, and, in the long term, even to the onset of diseases like type 2 diabetes. —Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 4 May 2024

Move fast but think long term Despite Tangen’s clear work drive and push for operational speed, as the guardian of Norges Bank Investment Management, the CEO has to think in the long term about the performance of the vehicle for generations to come. —Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Europe, 3 May 2024

Still, an argument could been made that Redstone was looking out for the long term interests of minority shareholders. —Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 May 2024

New York University’s Housing Solutions Lab will study the program to determine whether the payments are effective at keeping people housed over the long term, as well as mental health and financial outcomes. —Ethan Varian, The Mercury News, 3 May 2024

Recurring periods of anger could have an effect on cardiovascular health in the long term, the paper’s authors write. —Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 May 2024

However, its near-monopoly on the most energy-efficient chip technology means it’s poised to benefit from more widespread power shortages in the long term, as its technology becomes vital for companies looking to save on power costs. —Dylan Sloan, Fortune, 18 Apr. 2024

Now, investors are anxiously waiting for Musk to reassure them that Tesla will be fine in the long term and outline a new growth strategy. —William Gavin, Quartz, 18 Apr. 2024