But the study says it can be more economical in the long term than using fuels like gasoline, diesel or kerosene.

VOA: special.2010.01.11

The two time periods tested whether people were more likely to act differently in the short term than in the long term.

VOA: special.2009.03.03

But no one has the answer to how much market share Bing will claim from Yahoo or Google in the long term.

VOA: special.2009.07.17

And in the long term,they say, knowing where different genetic traits may be found on the map could lead to better plants.

VOA: special.2009.10.20

I think a lot of companies are finally figuring out that preventative care in general is much less expensive in the long run."

VOA: special.2011.02.28

"I pledged America's continued commitment to the government and the people of Haiti in the immediate effort to save lives and deliver relief and in the long-term effort to rebuild.

VOA: special.2010.01.16

"My strong belief is that it may in the long run save more money, that we're preventing a lot of tuberculosis."

VOA: standard.2010.07.21

Irons says temporary deficits are normal and even desirable during severe economic downturns, but must be corrected in the long term.

VOA: standard.2009.08.25

But he says in the long-run the solution to piracy will not be found at sea,but on land.

VOA: standard.2009.10.30

Representative Lee says the Democratic Party's plans to stimulate employment are too expensive and will hurt the economy in the long term.

VOA: standard.2010.05.15

And Rutherford, like most tourism operators, believes the World Cup will help the economy in the long-term.

VOA: standard.2010.06.03

In the long term, chemicals wear out the land, kill animals and cause skin irritations in humans.

VOA: standard.2010.04.01

Health officials say a transplant is now cheaper in the long run than continued dialysis sessions.

VOA: standard.2010.05.30

A difference not only now, Miliband says, but also in the long term.

VOA: standard.2009.03.29