as in mile
a long distance
growing up in suburban New England, I used to think the 10 miles between our house and the mall was a long haul
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Recent Examples of long haul
Despite their ups and downs, Diane von Fürstenberg and Barry Diller are in it for the long haul.
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Edward Segarra, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
And with bundle options for extra filters or mop sets, you’re set for the long haul.
—PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Yet success over the long haul almost always comes from a balanced mix of assets.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
Audi and Major League Soccer are in it for the long haul.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 22 Oct. 2025
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Edward Segarra, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
And with bundle options for extra filters or mop sets, you’re set for the long haul.
—PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Yet success over the long haul almost always comes from a balanced mix of assets.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
Audi and Major League Soccer are in it for the long haul.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 22 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for long haul
Recent Examples of Synonyms for long haul
mile
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But the aftershocks of his success are also being felt more than 8,000 miles away in cities across the world’s most populous country, where his ascent is both celebrated and criticized.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Several counties across Texas have been warned by the National Weather Service (NWS) to expect dense fog, which could reduce visibility to less than a quarter mile in some parts, until Thursday morning.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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