business hours
noun
: the hours that the office is open to do business
Someone will be available to answer your call during regular business hours.
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Straus Family Creamery also said customers with questions can contact the company directly by email or phone during weekday business hours.
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Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
Individuals with questions may contact Jonco Industries at 414-449-2000 during normal business hours.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 13 May 2026
Most weekdays, the kitchen is open after traditional business hours.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
Outside business hours, officers asked callers to contact investigators at 1 (877) 527-3247.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 7 May 2026
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Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
Individuals with questions may contact Jonco Industries at 414-449-2000 during normal business hours.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 13 May 2026
Most weekdays, the kitchen is open after traditional business hours.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
Outside business hours, officers asked callers to contact investigators at 1 (877) 527-3247.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 7 May 2026
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“Business hours.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/business%20hours. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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