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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While the immediate rewards may not always be visible, the ability to build tailored, future-ready solutions will create a strong competitive edge in the long run. —

Akshay Prabhu, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025 The Modi years have made India into a testing ground for the following question: What, in the long run, exerts greater sway on the electorate—the lure of demagoguery, or the reality of deteriorating living conditions? —

Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025 The Eight of Pentacles asks you to embrace discipline and dedication, and trust that your efforts will pay off in the long run. —

Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Jan. 2025 This would in turn save the government money in the long run. —

George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the long run