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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There is a long way to go before the plane lifts off for Australia and the season opener.
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Vic Tafur, New York Times, 1 June 2026
The good news is that a handful of steps go a long way.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
Positive reinforcement goes a long way.
—Erika Ettin, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
Awards season is a long way off, and Rumfield faces robust competition for Rookie of the Year, including Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt, Reds first baseman Sal Stewart, Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin, and Nationals right-hander Foster Griffin.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 30 May 2026
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Vic Tafur, New York Times, 1 June 2026
The good news is that a handful of steps go a long way.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
Positive reinforcement goes a long way.
—Erika Ettin, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
Awards season is a long way off, and Rumfield faces robust competition for Rookie of the Year, including Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt, Reds first baseman Sal Stewart, Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin, and Nationals right-hander Foster Griffin.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 30 May 2026
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“A long way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20long%20way. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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