long-term

Example Sentences

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While vasectomies are considered long-term, many men hesitate to undergo the procedure, even though reversal surgery is sometimes possible.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

The money is paid to provide for their care as well as their long-term future as their injuries often mean they are unable to work.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Morgan Stanley downgrades Arm to Equalweight, citing near-term risks despite long-term strategic alignment.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

At the same time, market-based gauges of investors’ long-term inflation expectations point only to a modest pickup in long-term price pressures.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

“Twenty-two, ma’am. Fm a student at the University at Albany. Chauffeuring and dog-sitting are not my long-term aspirations.”

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty