long haul
noun
plural long hauls
1
: a long distance
New England ski areas are a long haul—12 to 15 hours by car—for Pittsburgh area skiers.—
Lawrence Walsh
Lawrence WalshThe existing system of alternating-current (AC) power lines is not robust enough to carry power from these centers to consumers everywhere and would lose too much energy over long hauls.—Ken Zweibel et al.
Ken Zweibel et al.2
: a considerable period of time : long run
—usually used in the phrases for the long haul, over the long haul, and in the long haul
Honest, open and relaxed, they are clearly a couple planning for the long haul.—Tom Seligson
Tom SeligsonOver the long haul, though, ecosystems can sequester significant amounts of carbon.—Sid Perkins
Sid PerkinsTreasury bills pay next to nothing in real terms over the long haul.—Richard C. Morais
Richard C. MoraisA good stock will have its bad days, weeks, and even years, but in the long haul, its performance will closely match the performance of the business.—Alex Dumortier
Alex Dumortier
long-haul
adjective
long-haul truckers
Boeing has configured the long-haul Dreamliner with eight seats across in the coach section, with an option for nine.
—Bill Saporito
Bill Saporito
see also long-hauler
Examples of long haul in a Sentence
Driving across the country would be a long haul.
growing up in suburban New England, I used to think the 10 miles between our house and the mall was a long haul
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Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2025
While some members of Gen Z are filling trade positions, data suggests that few intend to stay in the sector for the long haul.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
That’s a guy any team would want to keep around for the long haul.
—Jared Wyllys, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
From addressing moisture issues quickly to washing linens and pet beds regularly, and keeping your appliances clean, staying on top of these tasks can help keep your home odor-free for the long haul.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for long haul
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“Long haul.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long%20haul. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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