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What is the meaning of "long haul"?

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Rebecca

The phrase "long haul" is used to refer to a period of time, it could be days, weeks, months or years. When someone says that they are "in it for the long haul" it means that they are determined to work or be involved in something that will take a long time, until it is done or achieved. Ex: I'm in this relationship for the long haul. Ex: They have to convince voters that their candidate is in it for the long haul.

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