long hours

plural noun

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

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But the true story is that the Shedd knew the risks involved in taking these animals, and the dedicated staff worked long hours caring for them. — Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026 Plus, its eye-saver mode and flicker-free technology help reduce strain during long hours of crunching data. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026 Yet the founder was still working long hours and fielding constant interruptions. — Adi Klevit, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026 Warm days on the patio and long hours spent in the garden may be coming to a close soon. — Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 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 9 Oct. 2026.

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