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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Trump has probably advantaged China in the long run in hard and soft power.
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Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
With prediction market platforms also charging trading fees on a per-contract basis, users almost always lose money in the long run, just like with sportsbooks.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 27 Jan. 2026
In the long run, competing solely on price against Chinese manufacturers is a battle Tesla is unlikely to win.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Take smaller steps, because softer pacing keeps progress steady in the long run.
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Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
With prediction market platforms also charging trading fees on a per-contract basis, users almost always lose money in the long run, just like with sportsbooks.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 27 Jan. 2026
In the long run, competing solely on price against Chinese manufacturers is a battle Tesla is unlikely to win.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Take smaller steps, because softer pacing keeps progress steady in the long run.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
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“The long run.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20long%20run. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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