Synonyms

long-run

American

[lawng-ruhn, long-] / ˈlɔŋˈrʌn, ˈlɒŋ- /

adjective

happening or presented over a long period of time or having a long course of performances.

a long-run hit play.

Etymology

Origin of long-run

First recorded in 1900–05

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Example Sentences

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But whether it is canals, railroads, or fiberoptic cables, investment in physical infrastructure around new technology tends to be remarkably faithful to long-run trends.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Stocks are, after all, for the long term: If the oil disruption is temporary, it shouldn’t matter too much to the long-run prospects of stocks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

In separate speeches and question-and-answer sessions, the two voting members of the Federal Open Market Committee described AI as a powerful long-run force for innovation.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

“Key will be how management discusses the long-run cost position in light of the downgrade,” Macquarie says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

They are, however, covered with innumerable flowers, which smell very sweet; but in the long-run this becomes very stupefying, and I distinctly felt the oppression of the atmosphere, in spite of the fine weather.

From Letters of Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy from Italy and Switzerland by Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Felix

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