by appointment
idiom
: by an agreement to meet at a particular time
The doctor sees patients by appointment only.
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William’s gallery in New York was only open by appointment, but often raised funds for charity through the William Louis-Dreyfus Foundation, including local scholarships and environmental causes.
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Julie Tremaine, People.com, 1 May 2025
Meanwhile, the information centers at Hillsdale and Kanopolis lakes will be impacted, with no public services at Hillsdale and pass sales by appointment only at Kanopolis.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2025
Pauline and the baron maintained separate apartments in Paris and would see each other by appointment so that their relationship would maintain its sparkle and excitement.
—Ralph Rucci, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2025
For the general public, the exhibit is open Fridays and Sundays during select times or for groups by appointment.
—Allyson Vergara, Oc Register, 20 Apr. 2025
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Julie Tremaine, People.com, 1 May 2025
Meanwhile, the information centers at Hillsdale and Kanopolis lakes will be impacted, with no public services at Hillsdale and pass sales by appointment only at Kanopolis.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2025
Pauline and the baron maintained separate apartments in Paris and would see each other by appointment so that their relationship would maintain its sparkle and excitement.
—Ralph Rucci, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2025
For the general public, the exhibit is open Fridays and Sundays during select times or for groups by appointment.
—Allyson Vergara, Oc Register, 20 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for by appointment
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“By appointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20appointment. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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