years-long

[rainous]

"..., followed by years-long domination by the Romans."

"..., followed by many years of domination by the Romans."


I am trying to settle a bet.

Which one sounds better to natives?

Thank you.

[J&K Tutoring]

AE prefers your second example.

[5jj]

I am trying to settle a bet.Which one sounds better to natives?

I prefer the second, but that's personal. If the bet is important, you'd better wait for a few hundred responses.

[emsr2d2]

I prefer the second.