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In the same way, House Speaker Matt Ritter has worked long hours with Looney on negotiations on multiple bills.
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Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
But the humor concealed a relentless dedication that could mean long hours grinding away at stories and challenging sources and story subjects to get at the truth, Morrissey and Herald colleagues recalled.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Chicagoans first fell in love with the Italian comfort food in small late-night eateries that flourished thanks to the long hours, outgoing personalities and deft dough-throwing hands of their mom-and-pop owners.
—Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
To fill in the gaps, the department has looked to using overtime, which has increased concerns about overtime costs as well as the possibility of burnout by deputies working long hours.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
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Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
But the humor concealed a relentless dedication that could mean long hours grinding away at stories and challenging sources and story subjects to get at the truth, Morrissey and Herald colleagues recalled.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Chicagoans first fell in love with the Italian comfort food in small late-night eateries that flourished thanks to the long hours, outgoing personalities and deft dough-throwing hands of their mom-and-pop owners.
—Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
To fill in the gaps, the department has looked to using overtime, which has increased concerns about overtime costs as well as the possibility of burnout by deputies working long hours.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
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“Long hours.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long%20hours. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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