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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In the long run, the state has run into issues with funding transportation.
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Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
Sure, there are some legendary money managers who have outperformed the averages — over the long run.
—Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
In the long run, the state has run into issues with funding transportation.
—Chilekasi Adele, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Not that any of this stuff really matters in the long run.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
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“The long run.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20long%20run. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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