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long-term

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






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This allowed researchers to estimate long-term weight changes with greater accuracy.

From Science Daily • Apr. 11, 2026

One minor, identified as D.A.T.M., said the threats to prosecute their parents and of long-term detention caused them to sign voluntary departure papers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

“Quantum presents an important call option for the long-term investment case,” Boolani wrote, citing IBM’s reputation as a leader in the space.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Kia earlier this week trimmed its long-term sales targets, lowering its 2030 total vehicle target to 4.13 million units from 4.19 million and its electric-vehicle target to 1 million from 1.26 million, they note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Still, some long-term believers stayed true to the cause, unable or unwilling to accept facts.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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