But not me！ I buy good， expensive shoes： they save me money over the long haul because they last twice as long as a cheap pair.

But these methods would not be enough in the long run.

But if you choose something that has long-term impact on your work and your life, it will matter in a week.

We should be an intelligent country and see it in the long term.

Ask for what you want, but try to take a long view where possible.