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long-term

[lawng-turm, long-] / ˈlɔŋˌtɜrm, ˈlɒŋ- /






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"I've had long term Crohn's disease for about 40 years and the associated conditions that come with it: spinal problems, joint problems," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

There are other reasons why the prices haven’t risen more sharply, one of which is arguably a huge positive for the long term.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

Its small size could make it practical for long term lunar satellite observations.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

Like the internet, Son said he believes the AI revolution will only grow long term.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

No matter what he did or didn’t do about the murder suspect, he said, nothing was going to change Haiti in the long term.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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