long hours

plural noun

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

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The series also captures the grit behind the glamour, spotlighting how long hours, high stakes and relentless standards impact chefs, their teams and even their families. Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025 The long hours, high stakes and constant decision making often come with the territory. Jacob Kupietzky, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025 Seating also contributes to the café experience and can accommodate long hours of work, short breaks, or collaborative group gatherings. Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025 Experts in psychiatry and workplace wellness previously told Newsweek that long hours are linked to sleep disruption, impaired executive function and even structural changes in the brain. Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025 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 4 Oct. 2025.

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