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long-term

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






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This is clearly a long-term job for Congress and consultants who would do well to study the approach of the Salzburg Festival.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 20, 2026

But the interest rate you pay for a mortgage or other long-term debt is actually more closely tied to the 10-year Treasury yield.

From Slate Aug. 20, 2026

And the slower growth of property prices and lower rates than a few years ago mean mortgage payments, relative to wages, are moving back towards the long-term average.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

Stacked on top of long-term human-caused climate change, the temporary jolt will offer a glimpse of the heat the world can expect by the late 2030s, experts say.

From Barron's Aug. 20, 2026

A woman in a black veil told them, “I see light and long-term happiness ahead for you two,” and Curt said, “So do we!” and gave her an extra ten dollars.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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