long-term

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The Department of Fish and Wildlife came in contact with Crimson, whom they referred to as P-131, because the National Park Service had collared his mother as part of a long-term research project.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

He warned that the long-term health consequences of the pollution are "devastating".

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The cave had likely served as a long-term feeding site for giant barn owls, which repeatedly brought prey back to the same location over many generations.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

This includes long-term contracts to replenish munitions stocks so defense contractors can invest in production lines with more certainty.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

He got interested in Britney Harron—“me and Brit were talking,” as he puts it—but didn’t move quickly enough, and she ended up with a long-term boyfriend.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove