the long run
noun
: a long period of time after the beginning of something
investing for the long run
Your solution may cause more problems over the long run.
It may be our best option in the long run.
This deal will cost you more in the long run.
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In the long run, Greenhouse said, selling the paintings will undermine the university’s educational mission.
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Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2024
Plus, ratifying the prior plan rather than creating a new plan would cost investors more in the long run, said Denholm.
—Rachel Ventresca, Fortune, 7 June 2024
Take a cultural dance class From a sensual African Samba to a jazz tap class, taking a course in movement is a fun activity to get into that can return some great physical benefit in the long run.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 7 June 2024
Sometimes, Bassman says, promoters will cut their losses if a show is not selling well, opting to take a kill fee in order to save money in the long run.
—Rachel Desantis, Peoplemag, 6 June 2024
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Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2024
Plus, ratifying the prior plan rather than creating a new plan would cost investors more in the long run, said Denholm.
—Rachel Ventresca, Fortune, 7 June 2024
Take a cultural dance class From a sensual African Samba to a jazz tap class, taking a course in movement is a fun activity to get into that can return some great physical benefit in the long run.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 7 June 2024
Sometimes, Bassman says, promoters will cut their losses if a show is not selling well, opting to take a kill fee in order to save money in the long run.
—Rachel Desantis, Peoplemag, 6 June 2024
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“The long run.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20long%20run. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.
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