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long run

[lawng-ruhn, long-] / ˈlɔŋˈrʌn, ˈlɒŋ- /
NOUN
long period of time
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“We see this as being a potentially critical part of the long-run effects of AI on the labor market, but it is unclear how quickly that will unfold,” said Richmond.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

In fact, we estimate permanent expensing for short-lived investments and R&D will lift long-run gross domestic product by 0.7% as investment grows.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Although the rate of inflation was marginal and below the long-run survey trend, companies in the RatingDog survey reported increases in fuel, raw material and labor costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Expectations for inflation in the near term held steady, and long-run inflation expectations edged lower.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Why I am so fond of her I can't say, unless it is that she is absolutely genuine, and that counts more in the long-run than anything else.

From Ancestors A Novel by Atherton, Gertrude Franklin Horn