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What does in the long run mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word in the long run? Here's what it means.

Prepositional phrase
  1. (idiomatic) After a very long time; eventually; over a long period of time; more generally.
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But any time we can let the public know that what we're doing is above-board, honest and balanced, it helps our profession in the long run.
All work and no play, poor nutrition, no exercise, and few relationships can have severe negative consequences in the long run.
However, in the long run, we believe that politicians must act in the interest of all of those who participate in elections.
The way I learned it is that in the long run stock investments outperform bonds.
It may, as Michael suggests, turn out to be a good thing in the long run, revitalizing our political system and getting people engaged.
A lot of people may overlook him now, but they'll be sorry in the long run.

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