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.

Examples of the long term in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The impact is easily measurable—not only can students benefit from better resources, but your business can also gain access to a more skilled and educated workforce in the long term. —John Krpan, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024

At the press conference, county leaders hailed the program as a difference maker in the long term and introduced three of the mentors who will guide participants. —David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2024

In the long term, Cahall is staying bullish on Spotify’s gross and operating margins, seeing the latter reaching more than 14% in the second quarter of 2026 and about 18% by the end of the decade. —Sean Conlon, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2024

Economists say a Trump win could help push inflation higher in the long term, and worsening inflation could push the Fed to hike interest rates. —Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024