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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In the long run, Leong says Mah Sing’s key strategy is diversification.
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Angelica Ang, Fortune, 10 May 2026
For anything beyond a quick fix, working with a skilled pro can help ensure the job is done right—saving you time, stress and often money in the long run.
—Angie Hicks, Boston Herald, 8 May 2026
The Democratic consultant who drew the state’s current congressional district boundaries says an all-blue map, while possible to create, would probably hurt Democrats more than help them in the long run.
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Johnston emphasized that Disney sees its fortunes as being better off in the long run with its linear assets than by selling.
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Angelica Ang, Fortune, 10 May 2026
For anything beyond a quick fix, working with a skilled pro can help ensure the job is done right—saving you time, stress and often money in the long run.
—Angie Hicks, Boston Herald, 8 May 2026
The Democratic consultant who drew the state’s current congressional district boundaries says an all-blue map, while possible to create, would probably hurt Democrats more than help them in the long run.
—Ana Ceballos
follow, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Johnston emphasized that Disney sees its fortunes as being better off in the long run with its linear assets than by selling.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 6 May 2026
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“The long run.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20long%20run. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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