long-term
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Historically, suburbs such as Hodge Hill, Shard End and Castle Bromwich were built around a strong manufacturing base, but the long-term decline of factories and foundries has reshaped the local economy.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
The long-term performance of low-volatility stocks is plotted in the chart above.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026
Newly public companies are prone to wild swings because they lack long-term operational and financial track records for investors to project growth.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
Ultimately, a muted IPO does little to alter Quantinuum’s long-term potential.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
As a carpenter, Southside wasn’t allowed to work for the larger construction firms that offered steady pay on long-term projects, given that he couldn’t join a labor union.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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