by appointment
idiom
: by an agreement to meet at a particular time
The doctor sees patients by appointment only.
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Clerical volunteers are needed to provide administrative support at each of the clinics, which are generally open from 9 to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, by appointment only.
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Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2025
Will County offers adoptions by appointment only from noon to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday at its animal protection services office, 22452 Cherry Hill Road, Joliet.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
The bakery is open exclusively by appointment on Tuesday and Wednesday for pre-ordered cake pickups between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Orders can be made over the phone at 860-274-7466 or on the website at rosemarysbakery.com.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2025
It can be viewed Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to 4 p.m. or by appointment.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
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Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2025
Will County offers adoptions by appointment only from noon to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday at its animal protection services office, 22452 Cherry Hill Road, Joliet.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
The bakery is open exclusively by appointment on Tuesday and Wednesday for pre-ordered cake pickups between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Orders can be made over the phone at 860-274-7466 or on the website at rosemarysbakery.com.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2025
It can be viewed Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to 4 p.m. or by appointment.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
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“By appointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20appointment. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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