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long run

[lawng-ruhn, long-] / ˈlɔŋˈrʌn, ˈlɒŋ- /
NOUN
long period of time
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A large body of economic research shows that when incentives are aligned this way, capital is allocated more efficiently, innovation flourishes, and long-run growth is stronger.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

Barr said he has already modestly raised his long-run estimate of r-star in part because of higher productivity.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

“I would say that the jury remains out on its long-run structure and its long-run pricing effects.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2026

The deals “represent how we are investing in the long-run success of American technology and manufacturing,” White House spokesman Kush Desai said in a statement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

It's a mistake, and will lead to trouble in the long-run.

From The Squire's Daughter by Hocking, Silas K(itto)