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

In other words, apartment buildings can make more money in the long run by offering these types of amenities without having to invest in renovations or installations of more common amenities like a pool or club room. —Sydney Lake, Fortune, 26 May 2024

While there are more than 8,000 hotel rooms in the pipeline, significantly fewer are expected in the long run, according to analysts and developers. —Luis Ferré-Sadurní, New York Times, 25 May 2024