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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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Special chemicals called surfactants keep the water and diesel evenly blended, allowing the emulsion to remain stable for up to sixty days.

From Science Daily

NMG shares surged 28.3% in just two trading days following the announcement, hitting a two-year high - a signal that investors have taken a broadly positive view of the deal.

From BBC

He returned to bowl just 11 overs in the first Ashes Test in November, which England lost inside two days.

From BBC

Most say they are shocked by the events of recent days.

From BBC

Oil prices whipsawed in recent days between $75 and $120 a barrel—a level suggesting the conflict will get even messier.

From The Wall Street Journal

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