long haul

Example Sentences

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Getting students trained starting in high school also tends to produce workers with the skills and commitment to stick around for the long haul, according to Abrantes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

“We’re in it for the long haul because we do believe offshore wind is part of our energy future,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

However, Jet A-1 has a lower freezing point than Jet A. According to Fox, that means it can be used more flexibly on long haul and polar routes.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

He bought eBay a long time ago—and is in for the long haul.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

I tried to see the overall picture—to remember that over the long haul, she had been a tiny pinpoint of light in the otherwise very dark experience of dealing with Central High’s administration.

From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals