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Meanwhile, Brayden also acknowledged all the long hours and everything his family has done for him.—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026 All those long hours of sewing inspired a song in the 1970s.—Nichole Marks, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026 In a previous interview, Nichols said the union’s concerns center on pay, workload and job conditions for school administrators, including long hours and limited autonomy.—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026 Aaron spent long hours at his computer answering queries, fixing bugs, and releasing updates to serve his growing base.—Oriana Van Praag, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for long hours