long on

phrase

: having or providing a large amount of (something)
He was long on criticism but short on useful advice.

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His third-longest-running success, Number Ones – another greatest-hits collection – has not lasted even half as long on the chart as The Essential Michael Jackson. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 The Maryland Republican Party finds itself at fourth-and-long on its own 20-yard line with a bit of time left in the fourth quarter. Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 18 July 2026 Mercedes opted to go long on strategy, keeping Antonelli out all the way until Lap 35. Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 5 July 2026 With crushed Fritos, bell peppers, corn, jalapeños, and more, this is a dish that won't last long on the appetizer spread. Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for long on

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“Long on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long%20on. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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