in the long run
Example Sentences
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His job was to tell them not to put too much into cash versus other investments, because cash can’t outrun inflation in the long run.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
Tom Anderson has owned a neighborhood pub and wine shop at the edge of Eagle Rock for seven years and thinks that offloading commuter traffic could be helpful to the area in the long run.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Hopkinson, though, reiterated that Newcastle's ultimate ambition is to "consistently and credibly compete" for the top honours in the long run.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
Research suggests that having a pet can save people money on healthcare costs in the long run.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2026
Viewed practically, in the long run it was a proposition that would benefit both of them, he said.
From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy
