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
Even if the team is still invested in him long-term, he probably can’t be trusted at this stage in his recovery for a big playoff series.
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Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
While the government has committed to absorbing part of the funding shortfall for HIV/AIDS treatment — proposing a R27-million emergency plan and long-term health insurance reform — the damage is being felt.
—Majirata Latela, The Dial, 13 Jan. 2026
The company's board has also approved a long-term incentive award valued at $14 million for Jejurikar.
—Alexander Coolidge, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Jan. 2026
Strength training is the most effective way to build muscle, improve bone health, and support long-term mobility.
—Currie Engel, Health, 13 Jan. 2026
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani named long-time civil rights advocate Christine Clarke as the commissioner of the Commission on Human Rights during a press conference Wednesday.—
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Both comments may have been said in jest, but like so much of Jerry’s handling of the Dallas Cowboys, there is a level of strain and fatigue among the fan base unlike any other point in his long tenure of the team.—
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Bowen Byram made everything happen to set up Alex Tuch's goal, and Jason Zucker scored off his back on a power play in his second game back in the lineup following a lengthy absence.—
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Kinnear said the Checkers are still learning to deal with things such as lengthy road trips.—
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“Long-term.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/long-term. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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