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long haul

[lawng hawl, long] / ˈlɔŋ ˈhɔl, ˈlɒŋ /


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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

But it also eases their yoke over the long haul.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

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

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

The gaming platform said that the move would be worthwhile over the long haul.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 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




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