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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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However, in the long run, we believe that politicians must act in the interest of all of those who participate in elections.
It may, as Michael suggests, turn out to be a good thing in the long run, revitalizing our political system and getting people engaged.
All these poxy rule changes in Formula One won't make a blind bit of difference in the long run.
Gel ingredients work well on virgin, waved, curled, relaxed, and textured hair in the long run.
In that way a far healthier outcome could well be achieved from all points of view 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.

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