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long run

[lawng-ruhn, long-] / ˈlɔŋˈrʌn, ˈlɒŋ- /
NOUN
long period of time
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In the long run, earnings and growth expectations determine stock valuation.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 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

He added that Micron is an opportunity to play the memory game in the AI build-out over the long run, at a reasonable price.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

Survey respondents said they now expect inflation to land at 3.9% in the long run, a big increase from 3.5% in April.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Viewed practically, in the long run it was a proposition that would benefit both of them, he said.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy




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