Phrases

in the long term - over a long period of time.

despite - without being affected by; in spite of.

apart from - except for; besides.

regarding - concerning or about something.

thus - as a result or consequence.

regardless (of) - without being affected by; despite something.

alongside - next to or together with something.

for instance - as an example.

in the foreseeable future - for the time that can be predicted or planned.