part-time
adjective
: involving or working less than customary or standard hours
a part-time job
part-time students
part-time
adverb
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Luthier Kevin Smith, who had been guiding Thomas’ two-year part-time endeavor, put the final touches on the instrument, Albrent said.
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Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
To Eric Perardi, a successful businessman and part-time coach of the hockey team, who would later become one of the primary victims, Youngblood was fascinating.
—Matthew Bremner, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026
That can mean anything from learning an instrument, to teaching, to volunteering, to taking a part-time job or joining a line-dancing group.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Murphy is the organization’s only full-time staff member, supported by six part-time employees and seasonal overnight shelter staff.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
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Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
To Eric Perardi, a successful businessman and part-time coach of the hockey team, who would later become one of the primary victims, Youngblood was fascinating.
—Matthew Bremner, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026
That can mean anything from learning an instrument, to teaching, to volunteering, to taking a part-time job or joining a line-dancing group.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Murphy is the organization’s only full-time staff member, supported by six part-time employees and seasonal overnight shelter staff.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Part-time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/part-time. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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