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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Newsweek reached out to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation for comment via email outside of business hours.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Those who have questions about DMCC, or volunteer opportunities may call DMCC during business hours at (858) 792-7565, email dmcc@dmcc.cc or visit the website at www.dmcc.cc.
—Del Mar Community Connections, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
However, all employees placed on administrative leave must be available during normal business hours, in case agency officials need to contact them, the email states.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2025
Requiring voters to show documents in person would be particularly burdensome for rural voters, people who rely on public transit and people who cannot leave work during business hours.
—Jude Joffe-Block, NPR, 12 Mar. 2025
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Those who have questions about DMCC, or volunteer opportunities may call DMCC during business hours at (858) 792-7565, email dmcc@dmcc.cc or visit the website at www.dmcc.cc.
—Del Mar Community Connections, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
However, all employees placed on administrative leave must be available during normal business hours, in case agency officials need to contact them, the email states.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2025
Requiring voters to show documents in person would be particularly burdensome for rural voters, people who rely on public transit and people who cannot leave work during business hours.
—Jude Joffe-Block, NPR, 12 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for business hours
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“Business hours.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/business%20hours. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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