a long way
noun
: a great distance
Their house is a long way (away) from here.
She went a long way to see him.
—often used figuratively in various phrasesThese changes will go a long way toward/towards making the system more efficient.
We've done a lot of work already, but we have a long way to go.
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This will go a long way in restoration of public trust and confidence.
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Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
More than a year post-merger, Six Flags still operates over 10 different apps, and even basic transactions like purchasing a season pass on the website have been unreliable, so modernizing and streamlining this technology could go a long way.
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There’s a long way to go, however, as most Americans (63%) have little or no confidence in crypto as a safe investment, according to Pew Research.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
General pest control and house maintenance to seal cracks and openings will go a long way to keeping the ladybugs out, Hawkins said.
—Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
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Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
More than a year post-merger, Six Flags still operates over 10 different apps, and even basic transactions like purchasing a season pass on the website have been unreliable, so modernizing and streamlining this technology could go a long way.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
There’s a long way to go, however, as most Americans (63%) have little or no confidence in crypto as a safe investment, according to Pew Research.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
General pest control and house maintenance to seal cracks and openings will go a long way to keeping the ladybugs out, Hawkins said.
—Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for a long way
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“A long way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20long%20way. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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