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long-term

[lawng-turm, long-] / ˈlɔŋˌtɜrm, ˈlɒŋ- /






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And because of its relative financial stability and its list of long-term clients, it can go without bonding more often than not.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

While that may help explain its long-term outperformance, it’s worth noting the fund has managed to beat most of its category rivals without adding much risk.

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

“The war is going to have a long-term, permanent impact,” said Mishaal Al Gergawi, an Emirati entrepreneur and writer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

“Sort of. But arranged marriages are more about practicalities than romance. Compatibility, a long-term partnership. That sort of thing.”

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon