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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While this may seem harmless, in the long run, this constant overextension can lead to exhaustion and burnout.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The Eight of Pentacles asks you to embrace discipline and dedication, and trust that your efforts will pay off in the long run.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
Consumers can expect shoe and apparel prices to go up 33% and 28% in the short run and 18% and 15% in the long run, respectively, according to the Budget Lab.
—Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 30 June 2025
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, 29 June 2025
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The Eight of Pentacles asks you to embrace discipline and dedication, and trust that your efforts will pay off in the long run.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
Consumers can expect shoe and apparel prices to go up 33% and 28% in the short run and 18% and 15% in the long run, respectively, according to the Budget Lab.
—Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 30 June 2025
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, 29 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for the long run
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“The long run.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20long%20run. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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