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for the long haul

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for the long haul

for a long period of time over the long term Before you invest in Internet stocks, be sure you can afford to invest for the long haul.

Usage notes: also used in the form over the long haul (during a long period of time): It's possible, over the long haul, to see changes in the populations of these birds.

See also: haul, long