long haul
Americannoun
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a relatively long period of time, especially a period of considerable effort or difficulty: In the long haul, he'll regret having been a college dropout.
We are in this for the long haul and will continue pressing for change wherever we find avenues worth the pursuit.
In the long haul, he'll regret having been a college dropout.
It'll be a long haul before anyone can prove that a particular chemical causes this disease.
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a relatively great distance or journey.
It's a long haul from Maine to Texas.
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Nautical. the drawing up on shore of a vessel for a relatively long period of time, as for winter storage or longer.
adjective
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noting or relating to travel or transport of freight or passengers over relatively great distances, especially by truck or airplane.
Air India's first long-haul flight to London was launched on June 8, 1948.
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Pathology. relating to or being a condition characterized by symptoms or health problems that linger or first appear after supposed recovery from an associated acute illness or active infection: long-haul syndrome.
long-haul COVID;
long-haul syndrome.
noun
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a journey over a long distance, esp one involving the transport of goods
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a lengthy job
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A considerable distance over which something must travel or be carried. For example, It's a long haul from my house to yours . This usage dates from the late 1800s, as does the antonym, short haul , as in The movers charge just as much for a short haul as for a long one .
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A considerable length of time, an extended period, as in This investment is one for the long haul . It is often put as over the long haul , as in Over the long haul we needn't worry about production . [c. 1930] Also see in the long run .
Etymology
Origin of long haul
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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“We know that this battle, this struggle, is for the long haul, and we are absolutely committed to continuing organizing, to struggle back, to fight back,” Gochez said.
From Los Angeles Times
Take last summer for example, when the big political parties were largely silent, exhausted by the long haul of the year.
From BBC
How many times has Steve Smith lurching across and tucking to leg left you knowing you must settle in for the long haul?
From BBC
Moorer, the silver buyer in Arizona, said he is in it for the long haul.
When it comes to encouraging customers to invest for the long haul or live in the fast lane, Rick Wurster says he knows where his brokerage stands.
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