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long haul

[lawng hawl, long] / ˈlɔŋ ˈhɔl, ˈlɒŋ /
NOUN
long period of time
Synonyms
WEAK
hard labor hard way hard work interminability labor long distance long wait uphill work

Example Sentences

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By all accounts, that was meant to be a friendship for the long haul, with a three-year contract and a planned Disney+ feature where subscribers could upload their Sora-Disney outputs.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

"The US isn't going to be involved in a peace process for the long haul," says Soliman.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

“We know that this battle, this struggle, is for the long haul, and we are absolutely committed to continuing organizing, to struggle back, to fight back,” Gochez said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

Investors planning for the long haul should proceed with caution.

From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026

With less than four liters between us and the day already warm, the long haul between water sources promised to be at the very least uncomfortable.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson