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days

American  
[deyz] / deɪz /

adverb

  1. in or during the day regularly.

    They slept days rather than nights.


days British  
/ deɪz /

adverb

  1. informal during the day, esp regularly

    he works days

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Etymology

Origin of days

1125–75; Middle English daies; day, -s 1

Example Sentences

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The inquiry, which has been looking at the planning, design, construction and maintenance of hospitals, will hear four days of final oral submissions before publishing a report later this year.

From BBC

Problems in the beleaguered sector have been thrown into focus recently after tens of thousands of South East Water customers were cut off for several days both before and after Christmas.

From BBC

After visiting the site of the crash, Sanchez also announced three days of national mourning for victims.

From BBC

In recent days, Greenland has received support from European members of the alliance - some even sent a handful of troops to Greenland last week in a move seen as symbolic.

From BBC

Ultimately, the money from the sale of the house will go into mom’s trust account and be used to help her until her final days.

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