"at a stretch" meaning in English

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Adverb

Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} at a stretch (not comparable)
  1. (chiefly UK) In one continuous period of time; at a time. Tags: UK, not-comparable Synonyms: on a stretch
    Sense id: en-at_a_stretch-en-adv-sbHxZwCO Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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          "text": "Clara's father, a trollish ne'er-do-well who spent most of his time in brothels and saloons, would disappear for days and weeks at a stretch, leaving Clara and her mother to fend for themselves.",
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        "(chiefly UK) In one continuous period of time; at a time."
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