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long run

[lawng-ruhn, long-] / ˈlɔŋˈrʌn, ˈlɒŋ- /
NOUN
long period of time
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For memory stocks to fetch higher valuation multiples, the companies need to maintain supply discipline and “demand must convert into durable economics” over the long run, he added.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 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

In the long run, SpaceX is targeting gross profit margins of 70% and net income margins of 45%, about 10 percentage points better than Alphabet on both metrics.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 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

With his help, I figured that, in the long run, I’d come out all right.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls




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