overlong
Britishadjective
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The teens at French high schools, known as lycées, say that their studies are being ruined by high teacher absences, overlong school days and dilapidated facilities, as well as other grievances.
From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026
Still, there’s a kind of hip, comfort food aspect to the entire enterprise that keeps it an easy, if slightly cluttered and overlong watch.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
Certain episodes are overlong and overdone, stuffed with one scabrous exploit after another.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
The only thing “Saturday Night Live” loves more than an overlong current events cold open is running a successful joke into the ground.
From Salon ● Oct. 19, 2025
“There will be regular patrols round the perimeter of the building to ensure that civilians do not tarry overlong in conversation with the prisoners.”
From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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