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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Small follow-ups, introductions, suggestions—even a brief check-in note—go a long way toward building trust.
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Kathy Caprino, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Below, a closer look at the laundry pairings that should always stay separate and why a little extra sorting goes a long way.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 27 Jan. 2026
The Fed reduced its benchmark interest rate in its last three meetings in September, October and December, going a long way toward reducing mortgage interest rates for both buyers and owners hoping to refinance.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
Small habits, repeated regularly, go a long way in reducing risk.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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Kathy Caprino, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Below, a closer look at the laundry pairings that should always stay separate and why a little extra sorting goes a long way.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 27 Jan. 2026
The Fed reduced its benchmark interest rate in its last three meetings in September, October and December, going a long way toward reducing mortgage interest rates for both buyers and owners hoping to refinance.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
Small habits, repeated regularly, go a long way in reducing risk.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 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 1 Feb. 2026.
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