long-run

American  

[lawng-ruhn, long-] / ˈlɔŋˈrʌn, ˈlɒŋ- /

adjective

1. happening or presented over a long period of time or having a long course of performances.

   a long-run hit play.

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Etymology

Origin of long-run

First recorded in 1900–05

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How does long-run compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• short-run vs. long-run

Example Sentences

In fact, we estimate permanent expensing for short-lived investments and R&D will lift long-run gross domestic product by 0.7% as investment grows.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Both groups also expect more near-term inflation, but far less long-run inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

But whether it is canals, railroads, or fiberoptic cables, investment in physical infrastructure around new technology tends to be remarkably faithful to long-run trends.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Waller also argued that tariff-related price increases should be “looked through,” since they are unlikely to affect long-run expectations.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

Moreover, since the Gunpowder Act, Pat knows nothing of its use, and would do more harm to himself in the long-run than to the enemy.'

From My Lords of Strogue, Vol. I (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union by Wingfield, Lewis

Related Words

• long haul