Long Haul (Noun)
Meaning 1
A period of time sufficient for factors to work themselves out; "in the long run we will win"; "in the long run we will all be dead"; "he performed well over the long haul".
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
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Meaning 2
A journey over a long distance; "it's a long haul from New York to Los Angeles".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The truck driver was exhausted after the long haul from one coast to the other.
- Traveling by bus can be tiring, especially on a long haul like this one.
- The airlines offers special services for passengers on long haul flights.
- After a long haul, the truck finally broke down on the side of the road.
- The long haul across the continent was grueling, but the scenery was breathtaking.