long-dated
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Hunt and partner Van Hoisington run a firm in Austin that does one thing: It buys long-dated U.S. government bonds when it believes inflation is headed down, and sits on its hands when it doesn’t.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
“These temporary shortages may also amplify overinvestment, as firms attempt to lock in future capacity through long-dated contracts that further expose them to any disappointments in demand.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
The 2023 collapse of Silicon Valley Bank was the result of losses on its holdings of long-dated securities, which had to be liquidated when the bank experienced large withdrawals by depositors.
From MarketWatch ● May 20, 2026
Impairment losses of 1.4 billion kroner due to an increase in long-dated U.S. interest rates contributed to the fall.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 6, 2026
It may be built on credit—drafts long-dated On pleasure in a never-ending bout, On perpetuity of youth unbated, And permanent postponement of the gout.
From Love's Comedy by Herford, C. H. (Charles Harold)
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