an/per hour
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—used in measurements that describe the speed of something
The speed limit is 65 miles per hour.
a ball thrown at 88 miles an hour
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Be patient and watch for at least half an hour, preferably on a reclining chair or ground pad.
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Jamie Carter, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
The current minimum wage at LAX is $19.28 per hour.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Under a dark sky with no moon, up to 120 meteors per hour could potentially be seen streaking across the sky, according to EarthSky.org.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2024
The Geminids, which are bright and have a yellow hue, are considered one of the best and most reliable annual meteor showers, when at least 120 meteors are usually seen per hour during its peak, NASA says.
—Chandelis Duster, NPR, 12 Dec. 2024
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Jamie Carter, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
The current minimum wage at LAX is $19.28 per hour.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Under a dark sky with no moon, up to 120 meteors per hour could potentially be seen streaking across the sky, according to EarthSky.org.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2024
The Geminids, which are bright and have a yellow hue, are considered one of the best and most reliable annual meteor showers, when at least 120 meteors are usually seen per hour during its peak, NASA says.
—Chandelis Duster, NPR, 12 Dec. 2024
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“An/per hour.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/an%2Fper%20hour. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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