as in long
lasting for a considerable time
before approving a new drug, the government insists on some long-term research to determine any possible side effects
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Recent Examples of long-term
The greater long-term challenge, though, will be keeping talent in the field.
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Nathan Heller, The New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2025
While public support for corporate accountability is strong in some circles, economists caution that unless sustained and coordinated efforts target specific businesses, their long-term impact may be minimal.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Whether the Trump administration is prepared to co-invest in a long-term strategy remains to be seen.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
To be sure, the long-term structural challenges for network TV remain in a world where streaming is the default platform for the largest share of viewers and ongoing corporate consolidation continues to shrink the number of potential suppliers (and buyers) of shows.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Mar. 2025
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Nathan Heller, The New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2025
While public support for corporate accountability is strong in some circles, economists caution that unless sustained and coordinated efforts target specific businesses, their long-term impact may be minimal.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Whether the Trump administration is prepared to co-invest in a long-term strategy remains to be seen.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
To be sure, the long-term structural challenges for network TV remain in a world where streaming is the default platform for the largest share of viewers and ongoing corporate consolidation continues to shrink the number of potential suppliers (and buyers) of shows.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for long-term
Adjective
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Mature males grow long, glorious, pendulous snoods.—
Alice Jones Webb,
Outdoor Life,
21 Mar. 2025
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That’s something Courtois has done for a long time, a staple of his technique.—
Liam Twomey,
The Athletic,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Most professionals won’t have the time for a lengthy sit-down around tax day.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Hugh Corcoran, the firebrand chef of the Yellow Bittern, sat down for a lengthy interview to talk about spoiled customers, communism, and fantasy.—
Amiel Stanek,
Bon Appétit,
17 Mar. 2025
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China’s far distance ahead of the U.S. in shipbuilding capabilities along with the countries’ rocky trade relationship have provided the driving subtext throughout the probe, which was spurred on by a petition from five labor unions.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Mar. 2025
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The dog led them to a mudroom in the far end of the home, next to the kitchen.—
Rick Jervis,
USA TODAY,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Long-term.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/long-term. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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