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days-long

American  
[dayz-lawng] / ˈdeɪzˌlɔŋ /
Or dayslong

adjective

  1. happening across or continuing for multiple days.


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But among the errors and strange behaviour, Hugging Face warned the AI agents made brilliant technical moves and were able to rapidly adapt to new scenarios in the days-long hack.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

She had disappeared from an Indigenous community camp called Old Timers late on Saturday night, sparking a vast, days-long search on foot, horseback, and by helicopter that gripped much of the country.

From Barron's May 1, 2026

Not only has she had to endure weeks of bed rest and constant supervision, but she must now give birth in a nation experiencing rolling blackouts and days-long power cuts.

From BBC Mar. 24, 2026

If you’ve been outside enjoying the last bit of pleasant summer weather before August demands its pound of flesh, you might have missed a days-long online debate about the least revered tracks in history.

From Salon Aug. 13, 2025

Our days-long journey finally ended at a house that seemed huge to us, with a big open kitchen and dining area with windows all around that let the outside in.

From "Lost Boy, Lost Girl" by John Bul Dau

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