How to Use a long way in a Sentence
a long way
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A little mindful movement goes a long way to quiet your mind.
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Ashley Mahoney,
Axios,
1 Nov. 2024
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If successful, these dollars will go a long way to fill the remaining funding gap.
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Bill Ritter Jr.,
The Denver Post,
3 Nov. 2024
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A little goes a long way with this flavorful ingredient.
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Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2024
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Some of the most effective staff perks are the little extras that can go a long way to boosting employee engagement, motivation and performance.
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Alison Coleman,
Forbes,
31 Oct. 2024
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This will go a long way toward solving problems of sustainability while maintaining continuity of operation.
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Mark Minevich,
Forbes,
28 Oct. 2024
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But if the past is any guide, that day is a long way off.
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Joel Rose,
NPR,
2 May 2024
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But there’s a long way to go before skills-first is the way of the world.
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Jane Thier,
Fortune,
26 Jan. 2024
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And at the end of the night, a little stretching goes a long way.
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Hannah Oh,
Seventeen,
15 Feb. 2023
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That means the Tories could have a long way to fall back.
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Mark Landler,
New York Times,
3 May 2024
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Just a few drops go a long way to smooth split ends and soothe dry, flaky scalps.
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Hannah Rice,
Rolling Stone,
15 July 2024
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Despite the progress, the region still has a long way to go, the report said.
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Krutika Pathi,
The Christian Science Monitor,
3 Oct. 2023
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A little goes a long way, and the watery serum goes on easy.
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Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
8 May 2024
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Still, for now, at least, Netflix has a long way to go to get there.
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Rachyl Jones,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2024
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What's great about this cream is that a little goes a long way.
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Amber Smith,
Discover Magazine,
3 Apr. 2024
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There’s still a long way to go before the bill can become law.
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Nicholas Florko,
STAT,
20 Sep. 2023
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For just $22 at Amazon, this two-pack set will go a long way.
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Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2024
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Not to mention, with chia seeds, a little goes a long way.
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Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2024
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From party dips to casseroles, a can of Rotel can go a long way with these recipes.
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Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
18 Sep. 2023
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The cream texture doesn't lather up too much, but a small amount still goes a long way.
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Danny Perez,
Popular Mechanics,
15 Feb. 2023
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The good news, though: A little bit goes a long way, extending the life of the small bottle.
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Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
21 Feb. 2024
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The next few months and years will go a long way to answering that question.
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Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
4 May 2024
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The texture is very smooth and slippery—a little bit goes a long way.
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Amanda Chatel,
Glamour,
6 Aug. 2024
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There is a long way to go before Oruna is found liable.
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Jack Greiner,
The Enquirer,
5 May 2024
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A little more nuance would have gone a long way, even in a show as goofy as this one.
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Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2024
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The jokes were not that funny, but a little bit of eye contact goes a long way.
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Sofia D'uva,
oregonlive,
20 July 2023
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Needless to say, Ryan has come a long way since his 21st birthday.
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Adrianna Freedman,
Good Housekeeping,
2 Apr. 2023
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A little bit goes a long way, extending the life of the small bottle.
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Glamour,
29 Mar. 2024
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Being able to cut through hide and knick a bone or two while field dressing goes a long way.
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Matthew Every,
Field & Stream,
4 Jan. 2024
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The soap suds up easily, which means that a little goes a long way.
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Cai Cramer,
Peoplemag,
3 Feb. 2024
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The gel is the most promising development in that time, but there's still a long way to go.
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Elizabeth B. Kim,
The Enquirer,
11 June 2024
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