long haul

Definition of long haulnext
as in mile
a long distance growing up in suburban New England, I used to think the 10 miles between our house and the mall was a long haul

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Recent Examples of long haul Here's hoping our dear looksmaxxer is around for the long haul. Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026 But the dominant e-commerce business remains a critical reason to own the stock over the long haul. Paulina Likos, CNBC, 15 May 2026 Tips for Staying Consistent and Motivated Consistency is key to seeing progress over the long haul. Saralyn Ward, Health, 15 May 2026 These are built for the long haul with ultra-soft silicone ear hooks for all-day comfort and a massive 48-hour total playtime. Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for long haul
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mile
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  • The backstory There's not a single traffic light on the island, only one school for kindergarten through 12th grade, and 30 miles of paved roads—many lined with towering Cook Pine trees (resembling tall Christmas trees).
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
  • Roughly a mile away as the crow flies is the site of what once was known as Mills College, which was a private, four-year liberal-arts college for women.
    Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 19 May 2026

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“Long haul.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/long%20haul. Accessed 26 May. 2026.

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