How to Use long haul in a Sentence

long haul

noun
  • Driving across the country would be a long haul.
  • What will have changed over the long haul?
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Is Davis here for the long haul, though?
    — David Aldridge, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Michelle's body, though, didn't have the strength for the long haul.
    — John Blake, CNN, 20 June 2021
  • That’s a guy any team would want to keep around for the long haul.
    — Jared Wyllys, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Plan to keep this set in your grooming kit for the long haul.
    — Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 10 July 2022
  • Plan to keep this set in your grooming kit for the long haul.
    — Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 11 July 2023
  • Not just get hot for a little bit, but for the long haul.
    — Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 2 June 2026
  • There are no short-cuts; this is better health, for the long haul.
    — Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
  • Find stuff that will stand up to the wear and tear now, and work for the long haul.
    — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2025
  • Love isn't all fun and games, but these two seem to be in it for the long haul.
    — Ineye Komonibo, refinery29.com, 27 Apr. 2021
  • Her focus now is all about how to set her films up for the long haul.
    — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 22 Jan. 2026
  • But that's also the kind of thing that can catch up with you over the long haul.
    — Aaron Blake, Washington Post, 30 Oct. 2017
  • This is the fuel that keeps the fire burning for the long haul.
    — Allbusiness, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
  • They're meant to fuel careers over the long haul.
    — Angela Palo, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
  • And there's no relief in sight—just a long haul and a lot of work to be done.
    — The Healthyish Team, Bon Appetit, 24 Jan. 2017
  • To not do that is the kind of breach of trust that puts you in a bad spot over the long haul.
    — David Waldstein, New York Times, 14 June 2018
  • This Ravens season might be aboard the crazy train for the long haul.
    — Jonas Shaffer, baltimoresun.com, 27 Sep. 2021
  • Here's hoping our dear looksmaxxer is around for the long haul.
    — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
  • If bats move in, be prepared to maintain the box for the long haul.
    — Lauren David, Washington Post, 27 July 2023
  • While many will be in it for the long haul, others may not be as sold on the sport.
    — Mike Kazimer, Outside Online, 23 Sep. 2022
  • Chase now gets his wish and will stay in Cincinnati for the long haul.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Both clubs would be well advised to brace themselves for the long haul.
    — Phil Hay, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
  • That is the approach that keeps both your bones and your skin in good shape for the long haul.
    — Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 29 June 2026
  • The hope is that the good outweighs the bad and the ugly over the long haul.
    — Derrik Klassen, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Either way, the league’s foothold there will remain for the long haul.
    — Michael Silver, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
  • But most classics weren’t built for the long haul, not without help at least.
    — Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
  • Frequent use and dry storage keep your cast iron in top shape for the long haul.
    — Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 17 Jan. 2026
  • The sea goat isn't scared of commitment and tends to be in it for the long haul.
    — Sophie Saint Thomas, Allure, 26 Apr. 2022
  • Calvin Kasulke is taking heart in the long haul.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 1 May 2026

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