go a long way
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A healthy, prudent pullback could go a long way toward setting a foundation for more gains.
From Barron's
While this math is daunting, a little preparation can go a long way.
From Barron's
He added the reforms would increase transparency and "may go a long way" to increasing competition, but "of themselves they are very unlikely to dramatically alter the cost of veterinary care".
From BBC
"I think he's gone a long way to earning that trust back, he certainly has in the dressing room."
From BBC
I’m not saying it would solve all of our problems, but it would go a long way to lowering the national temperature.
From Los Angeles Times
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