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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On the other hand, using abundantly available options like sodium to build batteries can help reduce costs and is also better for the environment in the long run.
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Competing in by far the highest spending division in baseball against AL East teams like the Yankees, Blue Jays and Red Sox, Rubenstein realizes that his franchise cannot currently generate the revenue needed to outgun those clubs in the long run.
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 4 Mar. 2026
On the other hand, using abundantly available options like sodium to build batteries can help reduce costs and is also better for the environment in the long run.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 3 Mar. 2026
Competing in by far the highest spending division in baseball against AL East teams like the Yankees, Blue Jays and Red Sox, Rubenstein realizes that his franchise cannot currently generate the revenue needed to outgun those clubs in the long run.
—Paul Bledsoe, Baltimore Sun, 2 Mar. 2026
Plan 5 will also be costlier for the taxpayer in the long run.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 1 Mar. 2026
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“The long run.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20long%20run. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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