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
New employees add to long-term pension costs that must be paid out when the city is already in deep debt.
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U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
For Trump, foreign policy is purely personalized, shorn of any considerations of national interest, principles, or long-term goals other than self-aggrandizement.
—Bradley Gitz, arkansasonline.com, 3 Mar. 2025
Staffing cuts at the FAA, while not directly impacting air traffic controllers, raise concerns about potential long-term effects on aviation safety due to the loss of support staff.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
Prioritizing progress over perfection helps founders sustain motivation, embrace learning and maintain focus on their long-term vision, even during setbacks.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
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U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
For Trump, foreign policy is purely personalized, shorn of any considerations of national interest, principles, or long-term goals other than self-aggrandizement.
—Bradley Gitz, arkansasonline.com, 3 Mar. 2025
Staffing cuts at the FAA, while not directly impacting air traffic controllers, raise concerns about potential long-term effects on aviation safety due to the loss of support staff.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
Prioritizing progress over perfection helps founders sustain motivation, embrace learning and maintain focus on their long-term vision, even during setbacks.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for long-term
Adjective
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The actress and podcaster sported long straight honey copper hair and for her makeup, a deep red smoky eye and shiny nude lipstick.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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The actor wore her long hair loose, with a subtle rosy cheek and lip.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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President Donald Trump’s lengthy address to a joint session of Congress Tuesday night at the U.S. Capitol had its share of protests from legislators with several using clothing to signal their disapproval of the current administration’s policies and budgetary cuts.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
5 Mar. 2025
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Buyers can choose to line each lengthy sidewall with floor-to-ceiling automotive-grade glass, with or without optional electric sliding doors to open the space up whenever desired.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Others are in Dallas and the far reaches of Wisconsin.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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The balustrade at the far end affords one of the great panoramas of the Eternal City, with the dome of St. Peter’s etched on the horizon.—
The New York Times,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Long-term.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/long-term. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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