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[turm] / tɜrm /






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The effort failed - the war lasted another eight years, and its unpopularity at home helped drive Johnson's decision not to seek a second term in office.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

“But does that really build the value we want over the long term? Probably not.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Whatever happens in the near term, the physical infrastructure around AI will likely show fidelity to that trend.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“Long term, it’s possible it could lead to a recession.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

It is meant as a respectful term for the individuality of the enslaved people.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis