by appointment
idiom
: by an agreement to meet at a particular time
The doctor sees patients by appointment only.
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All garments are made in-house by her team and bespoke fittings are available by appointment.
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Tiffany Leigh, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Tours are by appointment only from 3-6 p.m. from Wednesday to Saturday.
—Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Patrons can also choose medium sized tattoos by appointment and walk in for $40 in black and grey or $60 with color.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The location is fully operational and will be open to the public by appointment.
—Sydney Sasser, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2025
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Tiffany Leigh, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Tours are by appointment only from 3-6 p.m. from Wednesday to Saturday.
—Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Patrons can also choose medium sized tattoos by appointment and walk in for $40 in black and grey or $60 with color.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The location is fully operational and will be open to the public by appointment.
—Sydney Sasser, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2025
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“By appointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20appointment. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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