long haul

Definition of long haulnext
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 Some of these are contracted overseas, while others are seemingly settling in for the long haul. Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026 According to our editor in chief, Estée Lauder’s Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer has held up through live TV filming, in-office meetings, and dinner events—all in the same day—so, yes, it’s built for the long haul. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 14 Aug. 2026 Designed to be abrasion and tear-resistant, these are shorts made for the long haul. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2026 Sticking to timeless styles is the best bet for the long haul. Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for long haul
Recent Examples of Synonyms for long haul
mile
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  • Tropical storm-force winds extend out up to 175 miles from the center of the storm.
    Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Among them is Dugi Otok, said Mark Palmer in The Times – a verdant, 26-mile-long sliver of limestone that lies an easy ferry ride from the fascinating harbour town of Zadar.
    The Week UK, TheWeek, 6 Sep. 2026

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“Long haul.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/long%20haul. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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