long hours

plural noun

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

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For millions of people working, gaming, studying, and creating from home, long hours behind a desk have become the norm. New Atlas, 19 June 2026 Few pieces in your closet can keep up with everything from gardening and travel days to long hours at the office and weekend plans, but a white T-shirt is one of them. Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026 Being in the C-suite is a high-pressure job with long hours, board responsibilities, and intense scrutiny. Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 17 June 2026 Trucks, buses, and fleet vehicles often run for long hours and need quick turnaround. Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 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 25 Jun. 2026.

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