by appointment

idiom

: by an agreement to meet at a particular time
The doctor sees patients by appointment only.

Examples of by appointment in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Open for adoptions from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays through Mondays or Wednesdays by appointment. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2024 Rhys Vineyards, on Skyline Boulevard in Los Gatos, is now open for tastings by appointment Tuesdays through Saturdays. Laura Ness, The Mercury News, 14 May 2024 Locations are available in Boise and Meridian by appointment, or volunteers can help virtually. Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 9 May 2024 Things to do in Halyard Park For people hoping to learn more about Bronzeville’s history, there are daily tours by appointment to visit a replica of Bronzeville’s former commercial heart, Walnut Street. Eva Wen, Journal Sentinel, 18 Apr. 2024 On view by appointment until April 12 Info: Email jessicaantoniadraper@gmail.com to schedule an appointment. Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2024 The piano is available to view by appointment at the Dirk Braun Gallery, 23708 Malibu Road in Malibu. Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2024 Christie’s Rosa de la Cruz exhibition Where: de la Cruz Collection, 23 NE 41st Street, Miami When: April 9 to 12 Info: Open to the public by appointment only. Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2024 The showroom is by appointment only, and those who book can also schedule a consultation with the designers for the creation of custom jewelry. Caitie Kelly Lindsey Tramuta Lauren Cochrane Angela Koh Laura Bannister Gisela Williams, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024

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“By appointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20appointment. Accessed 22 May. 2024.

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