long hours

plural noun

: many hours at a time
She is used to working long hours.

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And of course, the fat and protein content make for an actually filling smoothie, important for those long hours between meals. Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 July 2026 Rescue dog 'Tsunami' receives hydration after long hours of work in Caraballeda, La Guaira State, Venezuela on June 28, 2026, following twin earthquakes. Luis E. Romero, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Instead, she was forced to work long hours in the family’s dry-cleaning business, ironing up to 16 dozen shirts a day while being denied food, sleep, and medical care. Michael Rios, CNN Money, 30 June 2026 Between long hours driving a city bus in Indianapolis, attending barbecues and playingcard games with family, Bailey has developed deep roots in his community. Carrie Johnson, NPR, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for long hours

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“Long hours.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long%20hours. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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