after hours
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: after the regular quitting or closing time
af·ter-hours
ˌaf-tər-ˈau̇(-ə)rz 
: engaged in or operating after a legal or conventional closing time
after-hours drinking
an after-hours club
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Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2026
However, shares dropped in after-hours trading following the earnings announcement, with analysts noting the slight beat on Arm’s guidance.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026
Ideally, an after-hours look should feel playful and light.
—Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2026
McDonald’s shares were flat in after-hours trading.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2026
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In after-hours trading following the earnings release, the stock traded up 15%.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2026
However, shares dropped in after-hours trading following the earnings announcement, with analysts noting the slight beat on Arm’s guidance.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026
Ideally, an after-hours look should feel playful and light.
—Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2026
McDonald’s shares were flat in after-hours trading.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2026
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“After hours.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/after%20hours. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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