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

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Can Micron’s stock sustain its explosive rally over the long haul?

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

It nestles and entangles itself in for the long haul.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

I stretch my legs out in front of me, settling in for the long haul.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera