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The phrase "a long difficult ride" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a journey that is both lengthy and challenging, whether literally or metaphorically.
Example: "The hike turned out to be a long difficult ride, testing our endurance and patience."
Alternatives: "a lengthy challenging journey" or "an arduous extended trip".
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"I don't see any way out of that," he said, "except to say that we are in for a long, difficult ride, and you pray that the Syrians are going to get over this somehow".
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The fund raising process is indeed a long, difficult one.
I expect a long, difficult fight.
Investors in the company have reason to be optimistic in the long term, but they should be prepared, in the short run, for a difficult ride.
But it's such a difficult ride to get here.
Meanwhile, Dorsey's other company, Twitter has had a difficult ride on the market.
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That is a long bus ride for many, and carrying groceries is particularly difficult for older residents or those without cars and with children.
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