longer-term future

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future
noun
uk
/ˈfjuː.tʃər/us
/ˈfjuː.tʃɚ/
a period of time that is ...
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(Definition offuturefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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I am considering thelonger-termfutureof new bus grant in the context of the transport policy review.
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We also need to think of thelonger-termfuture.
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In considering thelonger-termfuture, however, we must recognise that there can be no such thing as a totally safe vehicle.
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Thelonger-termfutureof textiles remains extremely difficult.
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Of course, no one knows what will happen in thelonger-termfuture, but that is the basis on which we have made our plans.
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Information is being collected about existing hospital water spray cooling systems as a first step in the consideration of theirlonger-termfuture.
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But we need now to look forward, beyond that transitional phase, to thelonger-termfuture.
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When a return is ordered, it will be for the courts in the country of habitual residence to decide issues about the child'slonger-termfuture.
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Whatever thelonger-termfuturemay hold, the immediate present is very uncertain.
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It may matter for their children, but logically why should it matter in thelonger-termfutureto the humanist?
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All politicians should have their visions and occasionally we should all lift our eyes to the ratherlonger-termfuture.
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The third stage, which will take much more time to complete, is concerned with thelonger-termfutureof the industry, beyond the present decade.
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Discussions are also in progress with the interests concerned on thelonger-termfutureon the agricultural industry, including the livestock sector.
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Thelonger-termfutureof the licence fee will be considered as part of the charter review.
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