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 Root circling at the inside edge of the container can result in a plant that does not thrive for the long haul. — Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Sep. 2026 Like so many of his compatriots, Yes Boone isn’t afraid of a long haul. — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 17 Sep. 2026 Southern interior designers agree that certain popular features read as too trendy, dated, or impersonal and must be removed to ensure that a space will hold up for the long haul. — Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026 In it for the long haul Defense has also been identified as a key pillar of Daimler Truck’s growth strategy. — Sam Forsdick, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for long haul
Recent Examples of Synonyms for long haul
mile
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  • Two tiny satellites have joined an orbital fleet designed to measure greenhouse gas emissions from hundreds of miles above Earth.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
  • This sees the star's core, with a mass between one and two times that of the sun, crush down to a width of around 12 miles (20 kilometers).
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 2 Oct. 2026

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“Long haul.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/long%20haul. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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