long hauls

noun

plural of long haul
as in miles
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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miles
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  • The electric motors run on an 850-volt architecture that promises up to 400 miles of range, with up to 200 miles added in as little as 13 minutes of charging.
    — Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Perched high in the cliffs, built into the rock face overlooking the sea, and within view of the sweet fishing village of Conca dei Marini, the property is just a quick drive to Amalfi, but still feels a million miles away from the tourists.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
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“Long hauls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/long%20hauls. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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