a long way

Example Sentences

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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

Now I've got the car, it feels very painful, but a long way to go.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

They had walked a long way to get here.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff