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 Ovener 2-pack Silicone Luggage Tags $8 at Amazon Outfitted with steel cable loops, a waterproof PVC identification tag, and a flexible silicone body, these Ovener luggage tags were built for the long haul. — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2026 Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel are in it for the long haul. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 5 Oct. 2026 Holland’s resignation blindsided some senior managers at Paramount, who thought Ellison had hired her for the long haul. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026 Being first, and being there for the long haul, matters, Nelson says. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for long haul
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mile
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  • Leo's packed three-day itinerary in Uruguay includes a visit to a neighborhood plagued by gang violence, a Mass in Paysandú, around 230 miles from the capital, and another Mass in the city of Florida, about 60 miles from Montevideo.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Amenities and experiences The resort spans over 148 acres of grounds, including 43 miles of hiking and biking trails.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026

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“Long haul.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/long%20haul. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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