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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Examples of long-term in a Sentence
before approving a new drug, the government insists on some long-term research to determine any possible side effects
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John Towfighi, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
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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
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John Towfighi, CNN, 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
Other reported side effects of creatine (especially long-term use) include:8
Heat intolerance
Diarrhea
Bloating
Nausea
Kidney or liver damage
Muscle cramps
Seizures
How To Use Creatine Safely
Finding a quality product is the first step to using creatine safely.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 28 Oct. 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
See all Example Sentences for long-term
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“Long-term.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long-term. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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