in\ the\ long\ run

in\ the\ long\ run
adv. phr.
In the end; in the final result.

John knew that lie could make a success of the little weekly paper in the long run.

You may make good grades by studying only before examinations, but you will succeed in the long run only by studying hard every day.

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eventually; over or after a long time

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