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IN THE LONG RUN

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does in the long run mean? 

IN THE LONG RUN (adverb)
  The adverb IN THE LONG RUN has 1 sense:

1. after a very lengthy period of time

  Familiarity information: IN THE LONG RUN used as an adverb is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


IN THE LONG RUN (adverb)


Sense 1

Meaning:

After a very lengthy period of time

Synonyms:

in the end; in the long run

Context example:

she will succeed in the long run


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