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Modern conceptualizations of workaholism increasingly distinguish between working long hours and working compulsively.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Adamov, who sometimes spends long hours sheltering in the capsule, keeps a close eye on the devices from a short distance.
—Svitlana Vlasova, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
Lopez also acknowledged the families present, emphasizing that the fire service demands long hours, missed holidays, and moments of uncertainty.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Her grandfather arrived in this country at a young age to build a better life, often having to work long hours in the burning sun with no resources or support, Espinosa said.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Adamov, who sometimes spends long hours sheltering in the capsule, keeps a close eye on the devices from a short distance.
—Svitlana Vlasova, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
Lopez also acknowledged the families present, emphasizing that the fire service demands long hours, missed holidays, and moments of uncertainty.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Her grandfather arrived in this country at a young age to build a better life, often having to work long hours in the burning sun with no resources or support, Espinosa said.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
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“Long hours.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long%20hours. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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