long run

English

Pronunciation

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Noun

long run (usually uncountable, plural long runs)

1. (idiomatic) An extended period of time.

   Synonym: long term

   in it for the long run

   It's a little more work up front, but it will save a lot of time in the long run.

   • 1994, Jeremy J. Siegel, Stocks for the Long Run, McGraw Hill Professional, →ISBN:

     Stocks for the Long Run [title]

Usage notes

• Almost always preceded by the.

Derived terms

• in the long run