the long term

noun

: a long period of time after the beginning of something

She is investing for the long term.

I think it's the better choice over the long term.

an investment that should do well in the long term

These changes may improve profits now, but they are going to cost us money in the long term.

Examples of the long term in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Unfortunately, companies often refuse to spend even minimal amounts to eliminate waste—and cost—even though the changes would benefit both their businesses and their customers in the long term. —Bybob Meers, Fortune, 15 May 2024

More frequent blasts could change the way wildlife in the area responds in the long term, environmental groups said. —Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2024