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The phrase "a good three hours" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate a duration of time that is considered substantial or satisfactory, often in informal contexts.
Example: "I spent a good three hours studying for the exam, and I feel prepared."
Alternatives: "a solid three hours" or "a decent three hours".
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Allow a good three hours to complete the whole 5.4km walk.
His best choice is leaving home at 4 30 a.m., a good three hours before the start of his shift.
Or at least not for a good three hours of tea drinking and conversation that is remarkably relaxed.
Even so, when we were done, a good three hours after Mr. Van Over first lighted the logs, the original fire still burned.
The play, which runs a good three hours, is set at a small-town cinema, where we watch the employees sweep up popcorn and play the six-degrees-between-actors game.
A Football League launch at Craven Cottage is winding down, a good three hours in, and the Wycombe Wanderers striker has commanded more attention than any of the players and coaches from higher divisions who have passed through.
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Mexico City is a good five hours away.
It's a good four hours' drive to London and about an hour's to Leeds.
Every day, she spends a good eight hours browsing the Internet — sometimes more.
The displays and films here will keep you entranced for a good two hours.
GET TO WORK I spend a good two hours working on my book.
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