1.   Solar desalination plants, though requiring a great emphasis on cash rather than labour, seem the best long-term bet here.

2.   It is best to shop around all the banks to see which gives you the best long-term deal rather than the biggest incentive to join.

3.   All this reflects the widespread belief that stocks are now, and always will be, the best long-term investment.

4.   American investors are certain that stocks are the best long-term investment.

5.   And investors love stock funds because equities have been the best long-term investment, said Avi Nachmany, an analyst at Strategic Insight, a New York consulting firm.

6.   A far more intelligent bet is on advisers with the best long-term records.

7.   But as good as the window of opportunity in the bond market may be, most advisers say common stocks are still the best long-term investments.

8.   But he said the policy remains the best long-term approach to dealing with Beijing on a host of issues.

9.   But this time the market is offering the best long-term deals in five years.

10.   But this is not the best long-term solution.