hour-long
adjective
variants
or less commonly hourlong
: lasting an hour
an hour-long commute
hour-long television shows
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An hour-long première for the troupe is in the works.
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Brian Seibert, New Yorker, 19 June 2026
The deferral followed an hour-long analysis of options — and challenges, outlined by Jon Weiss, deputy county administrator.
—Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 June 2026
Throughout the more than hour-long proceeding attended by dozens of members of Vorbe’s family members, the judge repeatedly returned to the matter of prolonged detention.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
He was scheduled for an hour-long interview with Kristen Welker, the moderator of Meet the Press, in the same barn.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 11 June 2026
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Brian Seibert, New Yorker, 19 June 2026
The deferral followed an hour-long analysis of options — and challenges, outlined by Jon Weiss, deputy county administrator.
—Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 June 2026
Throughout the more than hour-long proceeding attended by dozens of members of Vorbe’s family members, the judge repeatedly returned to the matter of prolonged detention.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
He was scheduled for an hour-long interview with Kristen Welker, the moderator of Meet the Press, in the same barn.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 11 June 2026
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“Hour-long.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hour-long. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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