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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Laundry is often a time-consuming task, but taking the extra step to separate items can save your clothes in the long run.
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Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2025
In the long run, redevelopment on the Plaza would be expected to raise its property value, which would mean higher property tax revenue over time.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 20 Dec. 2025
The actions are expected to save $20 million in the long run.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 19 Dec. 2025
Analysts have questioned whether the move will do much to shore up the region's competitiveness in the long run, while campaigners have criticized another potential rollback on the bloc's climate ambitions.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2025
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Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2025
In the long run, redevelopment on the Plaza would be expected to raise its property value, which would mean higher property tax revenue over time.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 20 Dec. 2025
The actions are expected to save $20 million in the long run.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 19 Dec. 2025
Analysts have questioned whether the move will do much to shore up the region's competitiveness in the long run, while campaigners have criticized another potential rollback on the bloc's climate ambitions.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 16 Dec. 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 26 Dec. 2025.
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