Goronsky Posted 11 years ago
Grammar
Are the hyphens justified in these?
Do you agree that the hyphens are needed here?
a minutes-long explanation (an explanation that lasts for several minutes)
a seconds-long pause (a pause that lasts several seconds)
a months-long investigation (an investigation lasting several months)
a month-long investigation (one that lasts a month)
a minutes-long explanation (an explanation that lasts for several minutes)
a seconds-long pause (a pause that lasts several seconds)
a months-long investigation (an investigation lasting several months)
a month-long investigation (one that lasts a month)
Top answer
I would use hyphens there.
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