How to Use long-term in a Sentence

long-term

adjective
  • We are aligned in terms of the long-term vision of the group.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 20 Sep. 2023
  • My long-term goal would be to go to the Oscars or the Met Gala.
    Sonaiya Kelleystaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2023
  • The long-term side effects of GLP-1’s are not yet known.
    Cole Kazdin, TIME, 16 Apr. 2024
  • The long-term costs of the war and the effects of the sanctions are real but slow.
    Fareed Zakaria, CNN, 24 Feb. 2023
  • There are short-term risks, midterm risks, and long-term risks.
    Steven Levy, WIRED, 11 Sep. 2023
  • Hopscotch has a 10-year lease on the space and Jensen has long-term plans to stay, too.
    oregonlive, 7 Apr. 2023
  • The thought of making any long-term plans is laughable.
    Joshua Yaffa, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2023
  • Those are much better odds for the long-term survival of this species.
    Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 29 Nov. 2023
  • Still, Kuo wonders if sales for the Vision Pro will last over the long-term.
    Michael Kan, PCMAG, 22 Jan. 2024
  • For my long-term clients, most end up working with me for about six months to a year.
    Megan Leonhardt, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2023
  • Hull might need the perfect team fit to stick around on a roster long-term.
    Evan Frank, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Apr. 2023
  • And both Duren and Thompson project as long-term shooting projects.
    Jimmy Watkins, cleveland, 12 July 2023
  • This post was not the first time Bella has been open about her long-term health struggles.
    Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 6 Aug. 2023
  • While there’s plenty of time between now and Sept. 8, the Dolphins need to think long-term with Phillips.
    Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 23 May 2024
  • The Nunavut department of health says its long-term goal is to bring birthing back to Rankin Inlet.
    Kelly Grant/the Globe and Mail (canada), San Francisco Chronicle, 15 May 2023
  • The Rams still are searching for a long-term answer at left tackle.
    Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2024
  • Again, as the authors of the article note, this isn't just with long-term travel.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024
  • The film's star envisions a long-term life for the character as well.
    Milan Polk, Men's Health, 18 Aug. 2023
  • MacKellar wants to help clients reach their fitness goals, but the focus is long-term.
    Ben Court, Men's Health, 25 Apr. 2023
  • What’s the long-term damage of breathing unhealthy air?
    Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 30 June 2023
  • Aloe is rich in vitamins A, C, and E, all of which can help your hair flourish long-term.
    Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 20 Apr. 2023
  • Its job is to look at short-term and long-term financial fixes.
    The Enquirer, 26 July 2023
  • One of the hazards of long-term sweater wear is pilling — basically the age spots of fabric.
    Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2023
  • The fourth step is to implement mechanisms that will address the long-term debt and deficit.
    Reese Gorman, Washington Examiner, 20 Sep. 2023
  • But the real, long-term determinant of weight rests with the types of foods eaten.
    Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2023
  • Plus, there’s a danger to working jobs with these hours and demands on a long-term basis.
    Hazlitt, 12 July 2023
  • The root of California’s rising rents and home prices is a long-term shortage in the number of units.
    Coral Murphy Marcos, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2023
  • The principal said Olathe North is placing a long-term substitute in Horton’s role for the rest of the school year.
    Sarah Ritter, Kansas City Star, 28 Feb. 2024
  • In any case, the long-term goal isn’t to create a commercial product but rather to make something that is fun, funny and can positively impact the fight against climate change.
    Jamie Lang, Variety, 28 Oct. 2024
  • Chip prowess Trong is not alone in painting a broader positive assessment for Vietnam’s medium to long-term prospects.
    Shafi Musaddique, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2024

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