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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Canale, who is on campus as a long-term sub, is also the head flag football coach, the head track and field coach and an assistant soccer coach.
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John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2024
And a good argument could be made that Sacramento would have a better chance at being a long-term home for MLB with the A’s than expansion given how many cities will be competing for expansion teams.
—Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 4 June 2024
Though the Marlins did an extensive vetting process before signing García, industry sources were skeptical of the long-term commitment.
—Craig Mish, Miami Herald, 4 June 2024
Rivera and Martin warn that the skin in or around the ears can become irritated with long-term wear of headphones, resulting in painful sores.
—Shannon Ullman, Verywell Health, 3 June 2024
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John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2024
And a good argument could be made that Sacramento would have a better chance at being a long-term home for MLB with the A’s than expansion given how many cities will be competing for expansion teams.
—Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 4 June 2024
Though the Marlins did an extensive vetting process before signing García, industry sources were skeptical of the long-term commitment.
—Craig Mish, Miami Herald, 4 June 2024
Rivera and Martin warn that the skin in or around the ears can become irritated with long-term wear of headphones, resulting in painful sores.
—Shannon Ullman, Verywell Health, 3 June 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 8 Jun. 2024.
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