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 Wall Street Journal - Chinese businesses are denying employees work-life balance and enforcing long hours, after leaner times following peak market value levels in 2021. Paige McGlauflin, Fortune, 25 June 2024 With both grandparents working long hours, Gonzales was typically left alone and unsupervised, according to the video. Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024 The warmer nights deprive people of rest and recovery from long hours of exposure to oppressive heat, particularly for people without access to air conditioning. Esha Mitra, CNN, 21 June 2024 These crewmembers dedicate their lives to their artistry and to their departments– working long hours in often challenging conditions to bring stories to life. Katie Campione, Deadline, 20 June 2024 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 7 Jul. 2024.

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