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.
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That clarity made the decision easier—and far more fulfilling in the long run.
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Nono Bokete, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
With regard to climate as well as the global rise of the anti-democratic right, Björk is pessimistic that humankind will change its destructive ways, but optimistic in the long run.
—Jordan Riefe, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Jan. 2025
But no longer being a hostage to your toddler's demands is always worth it in the long run.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 24 Jan. 2025
This model supports Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and USB connections for flexibility and offers reliable printing, scanning, copying, and faxing, along with impressively low ink costs, saving you a lot in the long run.
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Nono Bokete, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
With regard to climate as well as the global rise of the anti-democratic right, Björk is pessimistic that humankind will change its destructive ways, but optimistic in the long run.
—Jordan Riefe, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Jan. 2025
But no longer being a hostage to your toddler's demands is always worth it in the long run.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 24 Jan. 2025
This model supports Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and USB connections for flexibility and offers reliable printing, scanning, copying, and faxing, along with impressively low ink costs, saving you a lot in the long run.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 24 Jan. 2025
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“The long run.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20long%20run. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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