hourlong
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of hourlong
Example Sentences
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“I saw Texas the other day sort of is against data centers,” Trump said in a nearly hourlong sit-down interview with Punchbowl News released Friday.
From Salon ● Aug. 10, 2026
His roast of Donald Trump catapulted him to stardom, and he has released five hourlong comedy specials, the most recent of which, “Bones and All,” debuted in 2024.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
Some key moments from his more than hourlong speech:
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
Dance Quest’s silent disco hike takes guests on an hourlong adventure through Griffith Park, complete with a curated playlist of bangers and ballads.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
White would run the machine for the permitted hour starting at one in the afternoon, and then power down, returning for another hourlong run at three in the morning.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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