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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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In a briefing for reporters, a senior administration official said big companies would have 120 days to work out agreements with the administration.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Smaller companies will be given 180 days to make investment commitments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

UPS Store and FedEx Office stores will be open on both days.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

However, things are moving fast these days, so there could be surprises in either direction.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

For days the household was numb with the shock of it.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

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