the long run
noun
: a long period of time after the beginning of something
investing for the long run
Your solution may cause more problems over the long run.
It may be our best option in the long run.
This deal will cost you more in the long run.
Examples of the long run in a Sentence
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Laurie and Jeff remained friendly for their daughter While their romantic relationship may not have worked out in the long run, Laurie and Jeff remained friends for Zoe.
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Haley Van Horn, Peoplemag, 3 May 2024
Fabuloso Lavender Purple Liquid Multipurpose Cleaner As a concentrated formula, this Fabuloso cleaner provides a high yield of diluted solutions, necessitating a higher upfront cost but in the long run cost-effective.
—Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2024
What works for you should work for them, which will make life a lot sweeter in the long run.
—Michelle Dempsey-Multack, Parents, 2 May 2024
Opening new shelters may cost less than building affordable housing, but keeping the sites up and running could be expensive in the long run.
—Ethan Varian, The Mercury News, 1 May 2024
Plus, hear hacks from professional organizers on maximizing counter space,
Maintaining your home: Necessary home maintenance can save your thousands in the long run.
—Colleen Grablick, Washington Post, 18 Apr. 2024
Following this trend can result in fatigue, overeating, extreme hunger, and nutrient deficiencies in the long run.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 18 Apr. 2024
In the long run, a consistent spending advantage for one candidate could matter.
—Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2024
At the same time, some investors have been betting that inflation may stick higher in the long run, underpinning gold’s run.
—Yvonne Yue Li, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2024
Haley Van Horn, Peoplemag, 3 May 2024
Fabuloso Lavender Purple Liquid Multipurpose Cleaner As a concentrated formula, this Fabuloso cleaner provides a high yield of diluted solutions, necessitating a higher upfront cost but in the long run cost-effective.
—Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2024
What works for you should work for them, which will make life a lot sweeter in the long run.
—Michelle Dempsey-Multack, Parents, 2 May 2024
Opening new shelters may cost less than building affordable housing, but keeping the sites up and running could be expensive in the long run.
—Ethan Varian, The Mercury News, 1 May 2024
Plus, hear hacks from professional organizers on maximizing counter space,
Maintaining your home: Necessary home maintenance can save your thousands in the long run.
—Colleen Grablick, Washington Post, 18 Apr. 2024
Following this trend can result in fatigue, overeating, extreme hunger, and nutrient deficiencies in the long run.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 18 Apr. 2024
In the long run, a consistent spending advantage for one candidate could matter.
—Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2024
At the same time, some investors have been betting that inflation may stick higher in the long run, underpinning gold’s run.
—Yvonne Yue Li, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2024
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“The long run.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20long%20run. Accessed 8 May. 2024.
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