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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Despite his part-time role, though, Musk has lately left his imprint on the transition by helping block a government funding bill and globe-trotting with Trump to meet foreign leaders.
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David Ingram, NBC News, 26 Dec. 2024
Wrestling is typically a part-time job for them and a chance to exercise their freedom of expression.
—Mark Lasota, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
The City Council approved at its November meeting year-end bonuses of $1,000 for full-time employees and department heads, $500 for part-time employees and $250 for the city's recorder/treasurer.
—Randy Moll, arkansasonline.com, 25 Dec. 2024
Retired from his job at UPS, he is employed part-time by the city.
—Mirjam Swanson, Orange County Register, 24 Dec. 2024
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David Ingram, NBC News, 26 Dec. 2024
Wrestling is typically a part-time job for them and a chance to exercise their freedom of expression.
—Mark Lasota, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
The City Council approved at its November meeting year-end bonuses of $1,000 for full-time employees and department heads, $500 for part-time employees and $250 for the city's recorder/treasurer.
—Randy Moll, arkansasonline.com, 25 Dec. 2024
Retired from his job at UPS, he is employed part-time by the city.
—Mirjam Swanson, Orange County Register, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Part-time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/part-time. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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