How to Use long haul in a Sentence

long haul

noun
  • Driving across the country would be a long haul.
  • That means flights around the globe can be a long haul.
    NBC News, 4 Oct. 2020
  • Joaquin Phoenix played his Joker cards over the long haul.
    Jen Juneau, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
  • But mostly, his restaurants are digging in for a slow long haul.
    Ian McNulty, NOLA.com, 13 Oct. 2020
  • The Tigers need their next leader to stay with the ballclub for the long haul.
    Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 6 Oct. 2020
  • Cedar is slightly more prone to rot, but can be more attractive over the long haul.
    Merle Henkenius, Popular Mechanics, 23 Oct. 2020
  • Made from 100% merino wool, it's also built to last for the long haul.
    Arielle Tschinkel, USA TODAY, 23 Sep. 2020
  • That Coach Prime is in this thing, if not for a long haul, then at least a medium one.
    Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 18 Nov. 2024
  • That’s because one of the limiting factors in a laptop for the long haul is storage.
    Gordon Mah Ung, PCWorld, 10 Nov. 2020
  • Investors will be better served by owning shares for the long haul, rather than trying to trade in and out of every swing in the stock price.
    Zev Fima, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2024
  • The meetings may be virtual (and pizza-free) for now, but the results are going to sustain him for the long haul.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Oct. 2020
  • If Trump wins Florida, however, settle back and settle in for the long haul.
    Stuart Emmrich, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2020
  • Warm socks that hikers swear by Smartwool are some of the most popular socks on the market for a reasonhey’re made of cozy wool that is in it for the long haul.
    Courtney Campbell, USA TODAY, 7 Oct. 2020
  • Her main sponsor is Monster, which was passed on by her Dad; Deegan emphasizes sponsors who commit early and stick with her for the long haul.
    Michael McCleary, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Sep. 2020
  • But Flores took it as an opportunity to nip in the bud the idea that the Dolphins are not committed to Tagovailoa for the long haul.
    Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, 5 Nov. 2020
  • Now, as temperatures cool, people are settling in for the long haul, looking for more complicated DIY projects.
    Amanda Mull, The Atlantic, 6 Oct. 2020
  • Meanwhile, the Pats are without stalwart veteran receiver Julian Edelman for the long haul.
    Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 10 Nov. 2020
  • To the fans who’ve been in it for the long haul, of course.
    Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Mar. 2021
  • Michelle's body, though, didn't have the strength for the long haul.
    John Blake, CNN, 20 June 2021
  • These ideas are for those who are in it for the long haul.
    Serena Puang, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Aug. 2021
  • To marry — or at least agree to be in it for the long haul?
    Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2024
  • The starter snaps are not in question; Mac Jones is QB1 for the long haul.
    Jim McBride, BostonGlobe.com, 4 May 2022
  • That, of course, will save you money over the long haul.
    Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2022
  • Plan to keep this set in your grooming kit for the long haul.
    Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 11 July 2023
  • In Capricorn, both Venus and Mars are in it for the long haul.
    Gala Mukomolova, refinery29.com, 16 Feb. 2022
  • The New Pornographers sound like a band that’s in it for the long haul.
    Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2023
  • The sea goat isn't scared of commitment and tends to be in it for the long haul.
    Sophie Saint Thomas, Allure, 26 Apr. 2022
  • Love isn't all fun and games, but these two seem to be in it for the long haul.
    Ineye Komonibo, refinery29.com, 27 Apr. 2021
  • Made of 100 percent bamboo, the board is durable and made for the long haul.
    Belle Duchene, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2023
  • But Putin said that Russia should dig in for the long haul.
    Miriam Berger, Anchorage Daily News, 8 Dec. 2022

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