go a long way
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Given the stock’s retreat over recent months, stronger-than-expected results, amid low expectations, “could go a long way in assuaging several of these investor concerns.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
The couple and the nonprofit didn’t disclose the exact amount of the donation, but a small gift can go a long way.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026
Replacement floor mats and an intense detailing could go a long way to boosting its curb appeal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026
"We hope this film will go a long way to raise awareness of how to live whilst facing a life-changing diagnosis."
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026
Never having been a high-handed or demanding girl, she had been able to make a little go a long way.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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