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

Clapp said the firm focuses on avoiding highly leveraged companies and floating-rate debt, instead favoring investments with dependable cash flows to support clients over the long term. — Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026

And part of that is because Meta over-optimized for the short term instead of the long term. — Eliana Dockterman, Time, 7 Oct. 2026

In the long term, the startup is envisioning a global network of O-factories that would bring manufacturing closer to the major markets of fashion brands. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026

The prospect of short-term relief, however, could carry life-altering financial damage over the long term, some experts said. — ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for the long term

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