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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With tax rates set to rise due to the sunset of the TCJA in 2026, this could save you money over the long term depending on your current tax rates, your future tax rates, and your time horizon. —

Juan Carlos Medina, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024 Amorim does not rotate to plan for the long term, though. —

Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024 Undiscovered World demo is giving Greene hope that some people are invested in the long term plan. —

Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024 Few can pick the ideal time to buy or sell, which is why adhering to a diversified portfolio of cheap funds over the long term will likely keep you out of trouble. —

Jill Schlesinger, The Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the long term

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