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 Making time for regular date nights helps couples prioritize each other over the long haul. Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026 Hair sees exactly that shift in his own caseload, the simple files clearing quickly and the serious ones dug in for the long haul. Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 The state has benefitted by formally designating Netflix, Paramount and Lionsgate as studio partners, which have conferred a series of incentives to those companies over the long haul to produce titles there. Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026 These minor tasks can help keep your dishwasher healthy and running for the long haul. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for long haul
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mile
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  • His body was eventually spotted by a Flight for Life crew approximately two miles downstream from where he was swept away.
    Christa Swanson, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • As John walks several miles to catch up to Hal (who takes pictures with adoring fans at a taco stand), a holographic construct of a younger Hal emerges from the ring and briefly interacts with John.
    Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 17 Aug. 2026

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“Long haul.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/long%20haul. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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