long-run

American

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

adjective

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

a long-run hit play.

Etymology

Origin of long-run

First recorded in 1900–05

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Example Sentences

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“We see this as being a potentially critical part of the long-run effects of AI on the labor market, but it is unclear how quickly that will unfold,” said Richmond.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

“A lower labor force participation rate means slower long-run economic growth,” said Gus Faucher, chief economist at PNC Financial Services Group.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

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

Even those asked during the war expect less long-run inflation than after the tariffs last April.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Ultimately and in the long-run they are identical; it is only competition, with its dimmed and narrow vision, that made the cleavage.

From Boy Labour and Apprenticeship by Bray, Reginald Arthur

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