long hours

plural noun

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

Examples of long hours in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web That meant food rationing for everyone and long hours working in factories for some. Rachel Lance, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024 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. Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2024 Despite the continual medical upheaval Aiden and his family faced, spending long hours in hospitals, constantly having testing done and hoping for the best, rather than grow weary of the medical field, Aiden became inspired. Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 4 Apr. 2024 In the modern age of remote work and long hours spent at our home office desks, finding the perfect office chair is essential for both comfort and productivity. Bethany Braun-Silva, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2024 By 1886, workers were fed up with the long hours and low wages. Gina Lee Castro, Journal Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2024 Share stories about the lack of support, guidance and feedback, along with the push for putting in long hours and being given unrealistic deadlines. Jack Kelly, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024 While its engineers in Taiwan are paid extremely well, the job is demanding with long hours and weekend shifts. Eric Cheung, CNN, 22 Mar. 2024 Parking at any Metrorail garage or surface lot is $4.50 for the day and remains open into the following day given the long hours of Ultra. Cost and where to disembark: Metrorail is $2.25 for a one-way trip or $5.65 for a one-day pass to the Government Center station. Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2024

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“Long hours.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long%20hours. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.

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