go the distance

Example Sentences

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“Kurt said that Claire is like Rocky,” she says, referring to the iconic character’s grit and determination to go the distance.

From Los Angeles Times

That cleared the way for Yamamoto to go the distance, becoming the first Dodgers pitcher to throw consecutive complete games in the playoffs since Orel Hershiser did three straight times in 1988.

From Los Angeles Times

There’s something that happens on a pickleball court when points go the distance.

From Los Angeles Times

Masterson also adds that quiet people can struggle to go the distance on the show, as they can either be perceived as threatening or unsupportive by the group.

From BBC

Based on that, and the fact Blackburn play some good stuff but are not ruthless enough, this is another tie which could go the distance.

From BBC