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

Altera is focused on building multi-agent worlds, creating digital humans that are not only highly capable but can be autonomous in the long term. —Kansas City Star, 8 May 2024

Laborers have been kept out of the loop in the long term. —Kate Cimini, USA TODAY, 8 May 2024

They aren’t meant to be taken over the long term, as are medications for chronic conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure. —Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2024

However, city staffers cautioned that replacing crumbling streets will be more expensive for Fort Worth in the long term than making necessary repairs. —Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2024

Investors may be cautious now but are generally optimistic about the region in the long term, EY found. —Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 2 May 2024

Our ability to increase desirability over the long term is a clear advantage. —Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 5 May 2024

This can lead to all sorts of unwelcome effects—weight gain and the accumulation of abdominal fat, and, in the long term, even to the onset of diseases like type 2 diabetes. —Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 4 May 2024

Move fast but think long term Despite Tangen’s clear work drive and push for operational speed, as the guardian of Norges Bank Investment Management, the CEO has to think in the long term about the performance of the vehicle for generations to come. —Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Europe, 3 May 2024