a long way
noun
: a great distance
Their house is a long way (away) from here.
She went a long way to see him.
—often used figuratively in various phrasesThese changes will go a long way toward/towards making the system more efficient.
We've done a lot of work already, but we have a long way to go.
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Making the concerted effort to notice and acknowledge these small declarations of love can go a long way in keeping the connection alive.
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Putting concerns about vaccine hesitancy to rest through both words and actions would go a long way in accomplishing those goals.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Environmental groups question whether dyeing is appropriate for a waterway that, despite a historical reputation of pollution, has come such a long way.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
A little can go a long way with a combo, which comes with your choice of protein, a side and buttered hot water cornbread.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Putting concerns about vaccine hesitancy to rest through both words and actions would go a long way in accomplishing those goals.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Environmental groups question whether dyeing is appropriate for a waterway that, despite a historical reputation of pollution, has come such a long way.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
A little can go a long way with a combo, which comes with your choice of protein, a side and buttered hot water cornbread.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for a long way
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“A long way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20long%20way. Accessed 18 Mar. 2025.
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