go the distance

phrase

variants or less commonly last the distance
: to complete a course of action

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Stapleton’s bid in particular could have the best shot at going the distance. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026 Between her title fight and headlining four events, Dern has trained for 25-minute fights on five occasions, with four going the distance. — Brian Martin, Oc Register, 13 Aug. 2026 The ThinkPad line is Lenovo's flagship product, business-grade laptops for professionals who need dependable machines that will go the distance. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026 In his next outing, Salkilld went the distance, winning a decision over Yanal Ashmouz at UFC 316. — Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for go the distance

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“Go the distance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20the%20distance. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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