long hours

plural noun

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

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Beyond physical challenges, frequent doctor’s appointments require time off—especially difficult for those with long hours or inflexible schedules. G Kirilloff, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025 The long hours, the harsh conditions, the constant criticisms. Michael Schneider, Variety, 27 Feb. 2025 The 2021 law has been effective at helping marginalized workers who spend long hours in the fields and have little time to access necessary social services, said Jenifer Rodriguez, managing attorney for the Migrant Farm Worker Division of Colorado Legal Services. Sam Tabachnik, The Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2025 But the dishes are a product of long hours in the kitchen and working relationships with producers and farmers. Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 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 4 Mar. 2025.

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