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.
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Ultimately, over the long term, Mr. Wagner has hope because the younger generation – including his children – is growing up with social media.
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Lenora Chu, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 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.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 18 May 2024
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Lenora Chu, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 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.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 18 May 2024
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“The long term.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20long%20term. Accessed 3 Jun. 2024.
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