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long-term

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






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“It emerged from two years of competitive anxiety, where the pressure to adopt AI outpaced serious consideration of long-term return on investment.”

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

They often deny requests to stay at nursing homes, long-term care hospitals and inpatient rehab facilities, according to two new reports from the Health department’s Office of Inspector General.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Edwards has prioritised the security of a long-term contract in the past, but may find such a deal difficult to find, regardless of the terms of his severance deal with France.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Wolfe Research analyst Chris Caso also sees the prospect of “better multiples” as long-term customer agreements mean supply expansions would be supported by “real forecasts.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

“But holding onto the cities was never sustainable. There are too many factors we cannot account for, and soon even the Survivalist leaders—the mayors, the congressmen—realized that it wasn’t a long-term plan.”

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland




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