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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
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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