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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The decision pays off in the long run, allowing the artists to build a solid solo discography and establish more of a solo identity outside of their respective groups before their debut albums are even released.
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In the long run, resolutions that keep others in mind tend to have greater staying power.
—Valerie Trapp, The Atlantic, 30 Dec. 2025
Slowing down is good for you, and can improve your productivity in the long run.
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Recognizing that a familiar routine may be harmful is the first step toward building healthier habits that support you in the long run.
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Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 30 Dec. 2025
In the long run, resolutions that keep others in mind tend to have greater staying power.
—Valerie Trapp, The Atlantic, 30 Dec. 2025
Slowing down is good for you, and can improve your productivity in the long run.
—Rachel Bearn, Time, 29 Dec. 2025
Recognizing that a familiar routine may be harmful is the first step toward building healthier habits that support you in the long run.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 27 Dec. 2025
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 31 Dec. 2025.
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