long-term
adjective
1
: occurring over or involving a relatively long period of time
seeking long-term solutions
2
a
: of, relating to, or constituting a financial operation or obligation based on a considerable term and especially one of more than 10 years
long-term bonds
b
: generated by assets held for longer than six months
a long-term capital gain
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before approving a new drug, the government insists on some long-term research to determine any possible side effects
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While the potential benefits are immense, many organizations face complex challenges in implementing these technologies effectively and securely with a long-term view.
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Meghana Puvvadi, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Before the back-to-back clunkers, many speculated the Vikings would bring Darnold back, either on the $41 million franchise tag or with a long-term extension.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2025
The long-term effects of wildfire smoke are less understood, as the rise in wildfire frequency linked to climate change is a relatively recent phenomenon.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
President-elect Donald Trump has pushed for a ceasefire and negotiations to end the war quickly, leaving Washington’s long-term support for Ukraine in question.
—Reuters, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
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Meghana Puvvadi, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Before the back-to-back clunkers, many speculated the Vikings would bring Darnold back, either on the $41 million franchise tag or with a long-term extension.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2025
The long-term effects of wildfire smoke are less understood, as the rise in wildfire frequency linked to climate change is a relatively recent phenomenon.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
President-elect Donald Trump has pushed for a ceasefire and negotiations to end the war quickly, leaving Washington’s long-term support for Ukraine in question.
—Reuters, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Long-term.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long-term. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.
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