How to Use long haul in a Sentence

long haul

noun
  • Driving across the country would be a long haul.
  • 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
  • The best podcasts of 2024 were with us for the long haul.
    — Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The hope is that the good outweighs the bad and the ugly over the long haul.
    — Derrik Klassen, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
  • That means flights around the globe can be a long haul.
    — NBC News, 4 Oct. 2020
  • Built for the long haul, this will peak in 18-20 years plus.
    — Tom Hyland, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
  • These ideas are for those who are in it for the long haul.
    — Serena Puang, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Aug. 2021
  • That’s a guy any team would want to keep around for the long haul.
    — Jared Wyllys, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • To marry — or at least agree to be in it for the long haul?
    — Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2024
  • Find stuff that will stand up to the wear and tear now, and work for the long haul.
    — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2025
  • 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
  • Thank you @hbomax for being in it for the long haul with me...
    — Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Aug. 2020
  • 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
  • This is the fuel that keeps the fire burning for the long haul.
    — Allbusiness, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
  • 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
  • To not do that is the kind of breach of trust that puts you in a bad spot over the long haul.
    — David Waldstein, New York Times, 14 June 2018
  • 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
  • This Ravens season might be aboard the crazy train for the long haul.
    — Jonas Shaffer, baltimoresun.com, 27 Sep. 2021
  • And both Griffin, 57, and Ross, 85, seem to be in it for the long haul.
    — Catherine Odom february 4, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
  • The other, focused on the decision process, is more honest and better over the long haul.
    — Larry D. Urish, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Your investment will pay off with a small closet that’s easy to maintain for the long haul.
    — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Zone 2 cardio is not about speed, power, or max strength but instead centers on slow, steady efforts performed over the long haul.
    — Jenny McCoy, SELF, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Keep that balance and your relationship has a better shot of lasting over the long haul.
    — Kimberly King, Baltimore Sun, 24 Jan. 2026
  • Her focus now is all about how to set her films up for the long haul.
    — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 22 Jan. 2026

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