long hours

plural noun

: many hours at a time

She is used to working long hours.

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Between making stump speeches and posing for photos in her coastal constituency of Odawara, about two hours’ drive from the capital, Tokyo, Makishima told Reuters that female candidates struggle to overcome societal views that the long hours and cut and thrust of Japanese politics is not for women. —

Reuters, NBC News, 23 Oct. 2024 For some people—especially those with kids, working long hours, or with other caregiving responsibilities—getting more sleep can be easier said than done. —

Kari Leibowitz, TIME, 22 Oct. 2024 The classic metrics of success—long hours, climbing the corporate ladder, and devotion to a single employer—were considered badges of honor. —

Nirit Cohen, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024 Related Story 3 Surprising Areas of Healthcare Women Should Focus on in Midlife For Andrews, whose life involves long hours in front of screens, constant travel, and changing environments, the toll on her eyes became impossible to ignore. —

Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 18 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for long hours