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Students need to be willing to put in insanely long hours.
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Bill Whitaker, CBS News, 1 Dec. 2025
Considering Emery’s relentless work ethic, consisting of long hours for staff, a busy pre-season and few days off for players, Villa felt exhausted, rather than fresh.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2025
Many work long hours, speak Spanish as their first language, or come from immigrant backgrounds, experiences that offer valuable perspectives for ocean advocacy and decision-making.
—Camila Cáceres, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
Yasmin’s back ached from the long hours, the weight of her seven-month pregnancy pressing heavily on her body.
—Ahmed Naji, The Dial, 18 Nov. 2025
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Bill Whitaker, CBS News, 1 Dec. 2025
Considering Emery’s relentless work ethic, consisting of long hours for staff, a busy pre-season and few days off for players, Villa felt exhausted, rather than fresh.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2025
Many work long hours, speak Spanish as their first language, or come from immigrant backgrounds, experiences that offer valuable perspectives for ocean advocacy and decision-making.
—Camila Cáceres, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
Yasmin’s back ached from the long hours, the weight of her seven-month pregnancy pressing heavily on her body.
—Ahmed Naji, The Dial, 18 Nov. 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 8 Dec. 2025.
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