long-run
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of long-run
First recorded in 1900–05
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According to the USDA, in 2026 farm income is expected to be lower than its near-record 2023 level, but still at or above its long-run average, and the sector’s 13% debt-to-asset ratio is surprisingly low.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
It’s important to note that many of these foods play important roles in our diet, so eliminating them entirely isn’t beneficial in the long-run.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026
If I take Social Security at 63 and invest that money — and make an average of 6% a year — am I better off doing that in the long-run versus waiting until 70?
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 3, 2026
“A key constraint on long-run growth, namely the rate at which humans can generate new ideas, could be lifted.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
"Yes," said the other; "and you will find, in the long-run, that political honesty is the best political policy."
From From the Easy Chair, series 2 by George William Curtis
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