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.

Examples of the long run in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There are also a few seeds that have been introduced into the public realm, which Google hopes to cultivate and create a standard that will benefit it in the long run. —Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025

This boosts foot traffic, which in turn encourages consumers to spend more on other items, ultimately increasing revenue in the long run. —Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025

But the move is probably crucial for Microsoft to stay competitive in the long run. —Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 28 Aug. 2025

In the long run, viewers themselves may even use AI tools to create personalized content, potentially disrupting the very model streaming companies are betting on. —Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2025

Rhymes for the long run

• anyone
• everyone
• megaton
• overdone
• overrun
• povidone
• trazodone
• begun
• grandson
• gudrun
• handgun
• homespun