hourlong
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of hourlong
Example Sentences
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Effort: It’s an hourlong full-body workout that, for beginners, can be a bit more intense on the hands and wrists; the gear can be hot and take some getting used to.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
“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
Most recently, Laura produced an hourlong documentary and three half-hour documentary episodes for the PBS series "Treasures of New York" and "Treasures of New Jersey."
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
The hourlong recommendation is based on research from Texas Christian University on the optimal time needed for children to reduce stress and anxiety, improve test scores and fight obesity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 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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