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.

Examples of the long run in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Those apps and service, in the long run, may be more powerful and widely used than whatever OpenAI offers directly to the public. —Larry Magid, The Mercury News, 16 May 2024

The vast majority of calorie-restricting diets have been shown to fail in the long run and in fact often result in a weight regain beyond the starting weight. —Michelle Stacey, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 May 2024

And in the long run, operating with fewer workers saves companies money. —Alina Selyukh, NPR, 13 May 2024

And even more importantly, the data shows that over the long run, stocks (on the whole) and the economy are relatively indifferent to the president’s party. —Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 10 May 2024

The going assumption in Washington during the 2010s — that interest rates would stay low in the long run — seems unlikely to be accurate. —The Editors, National Review, 8 May 2024

Overusing nasal sprays can cause a rebound effect, worsening your symptoms in the long run. —Shannon Ullman, Health, 6 May 2024

Anything related to communications, travel or contracts built from this time will grant you magnificent opportunities now and in the long run. —Kyle Thomas, Peoplemag, 5 May 2024

Laurie and Jeff remained friendly for their daughter While their romantic relationship may not have worked out in the long run, Laurie and Jeff remained friends for Zoe. —Haley Van Horn, Peoplemag, 3 May 2024