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 can make your coverage — and your loan as a whole — more expensive in the long run.
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Liz Knueven, CNBC, 18 May 2026
And in the long run, that may be the strongest power of all.
—Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Being aware of them and keeping a watchful eye on your power strip and its current condition could protect you and your home in the long run.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 16 May 2026
In fact, this easy-to-assemble outdoor bar from Amazon could actually save you money in the long run.
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Liz Knueven, CNBC, 18 May 2026
And in the long run, that may be the strongest power of all.
—Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Being aware of them and keeping a watchful eye on your power strip and its current condition could protect you and your home in the long run.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 16 May 2026
In fact, this easy-to-assemble outdoor bar from Amazon could actually save you money in the long run.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for the long run
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“The long run.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20long%20run. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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