Should the phrase "year long?" be hyphenated?

Question:My lecturer says it should be "year-long" but I think this is wrong. Could some one tell me who is right and why please!

Answers:
I hope this will help http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/g...

The answer depends on the context but I think your lecturer is probably correct.

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