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long run

[lawng-ruhn, long-] / ˈlɔŋˈrʌn, ˈlɒŋ- /
NOUN
long period of time
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Yet the Fed also has to be on guard against higher energy prices shaping how consumers and businesses view inflation in the long run.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

So while the U.S. will move on, the odds of a long run through the knockout stage will improve dramatically if the team can win the group.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

At the same time, there has been a decline in those who believe going to university leaves graduates "a lot better off" in the long run, down from 50% in 2005 to 36% in 2025.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

That helps it keep working in the long run.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

In the long run, it would mean much more. he Depression upended Irwin’s business.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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