a long way
noun
: a great distance
Their house is a long way (away) from here.
She went a long way to see him.
—often used figuratively in various phrasesThese changes will go a long way toward/towards making the system more efficient.
We've done a lot of work already, but we have a long way to go.
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As far as the roster, yes, these final 10 games could go a long way toward what comes next.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
Simpler rollover processes and clearer disclosures would go a long way toward helping workers preserve their savings — and plan for a retirement that could last 30 years.
—Chris Mahoney, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
This sounds promising, but experts say there is a long way to go to eradicate these drugs.
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 25 Mar. 2026
Ultimately, Turner says, young people are resilient — their brains are still growing — and intentional parenting goes a long way toward offsetting the effects of digital devices and social media.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
Simpler rollover processes and clearer disclosures would go a long way toward helping workers preserve their savings — and plan for a retirement that could last 30 years.
—Chris Mahoney, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
This sounds promising, but experts say there is a long way to go to eradicate these drugs.
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 25 Mar. 2026
Ultimately, Turner says, young people are resilient — their brains are still growing — and intentional parenting goes a long way toward offsetting the effects of digital devices and social media.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for a long way
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“A long way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20long%20way. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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