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long-term

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






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The long-term performance of low-volatility stocks is plotted in the chart above.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

“I didn’t want everyone going out, you know, using tokens and setting up AI agents or setting up AI processes that didn’t have long-term scalable benefits for the entire back-end process,” Page said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The earnings report may help ease investors’ concerns about the company’s long-term trajectory.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

“It delivers meaningful gains in compensation, strengthens protections around artificial intelligence and digital identity, reinforces the long-term security of members’ benefit plans and recognizes the realities of how performers work today.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Critics point out that the species is ill-suited for long-term survival.

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh




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