a long way

Example Sentences

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Lizete González, a Mexico fan, said the city has a long way to go to fulfill its promises.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Though things looked good for him as the count got going on Tuesday night and on Wednesday, Pratt always had a long way to go.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

“We believe the strong fundamentals could go a long way to support renewed interest in the stock after shares have slipped…since the all-time highs reached in mid-May on broader rotational pressures.”

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

“The Mon Valley project will go a long way to make people feel like there’s a future here,” U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

She tried with fingers and tried with teeth, spluttering and choking, because now the knot was quite a long way underwater.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr