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over a long-term period of time vs over a long term period of time

Both phrases are similar, but the correct one is 'over a long-term period of time.' The hyphen is needed between 'long' and 'term' to show that they are acting as a single adjective describing 'period of time.'

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over a long-term period of time

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to describe something that happens or changes over an extended period of time. The hyphen between 'long' and 'term' is necessary to show that they are acting as a single adjective.

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Nov 30, 2015 ... Growth of principal to outperform the markets over a long term period of time. 2. A steady stream of income to meet current inflation rates and a ...
Aug 12, 2015 ... Visa is a modern company that passes almost all of Fisher's 15 points, and therefore could perform very well over a long-term period of time.
Aug 27, 2015 ... ... is a modern company that passes almost all of Fisher's 15 points, and therefore could perform very well over a long-term period of time.
... that produce the benefits over a long term period of time. It shall commence by defining the salient concepts which include; project, investment and, assets.

over a long term period of time

This phrase is incorrect. The hyphen is needed between 'long' and 'term' to create the compound adjective 'long-term.'

Show examples from the web [+]

Nov 30, 2015 ... Growth of principal to outperform the markets over a long term period of time. 2. A steady stream of income to meet current inflation rates and a ...
Aug 12, 2015 ... Visa is a modern company that passes almost all of Fisher's 15 points, and therefore could perform very well over a long-term period of time.
Aug 27, 2015 ... ... is a modern company that passes almost all of Fisher's 15 points, and therefore could perform very well over a long-term period of time.
... that produce the benefits over a long term period of time. It shall commence by defining the salient concepts which include; project, investment and, assets.

Alternatives:

over a long-term period of time
over an extended period of time
over a lengthy period of time
over a prolonged period of time
over a considerable period of time

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