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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Who would lead the AHA in the long term is unclear. Alexander Tin, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2025 My task was to build something in the long term, which also needs young players. Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025 Having a positive impact on society is not a quick gimmick for charity days or to look good in a press release; working in this way can also drive financial performance and keep your workforce happy in the long term. David Morel, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025 Why there's ire at the Postal Service Thousands of postal workers and their supporters rallied across the nation protesting proposals to dismantle the U.S. Postal Service over the long term and a USPS agreement to work with Elon Musk's team to trim 10,000 jobs in the next few weeks. Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the long term

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“The long term.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20long%20term. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

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