off-hour
noun
1
: a period of time other than a rush hour
2
: a period of time other than regular business hours
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The agency points to gains in recent years, including more appointments, expanded off-hours care, and progress in reducing the benefits backlog.
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Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2026
The law was intended to replace solid metal security gates with see-through designs to improve visibility and aesthetics during off-hours.
—Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Davita reported better-than-expected earnings for the first quarter on Tuesday, sending shares nearly 6% higher in off-hours trading.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 6 May 2026
Family shopping jaunts that were once leisurely affairs are being scrapped in favor of quick trips during off-hours to grab essentials and go home, suffering business owners say.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
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Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2026
The law was intended to replace solid metal security gates with see-through designs to improve visibility and aesthetics during off-hours.
—Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Davita reported better-than-expected earnings for the first quarter on Tuesday, sending shares nearly 6% higher in off-hours trading.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 6 May 2026
Family shopping jaunts that were once leisurely affairs are being scrapped in favor of quick trips during off-hours to grab essentials and go home, suffering business owners say.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
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“Off-hour.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/off-hour. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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