long haul

Example Sentences

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"There's a big leap, massively, between running for office and campaigning, and all the glitter that comes with it, and then getting your hands dirty for the long haul," he adds.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

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

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Most I-bond experts recommend that people be in this for the long haul and develop a layered strategy for their nest eggs that protects the principal.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

“In the long haul, it’ll be worth it,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 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