an/per hour
idiom
—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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In 2018, Danny outdid his father’s record again — this time, clocking in at 448.757 miles per hour, according to Smithsonian Magazine.
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Makena Gera, Peoplemag, 16 July 2024
Schwalb’s office claims Swahili Village paid workers as little as $5 per hour (including tips), did not pay overtime wages, failed to distribute tips and provided no sick leave, as required by D.C. law.
—Tim Carman, Washington Post, 16 July 2024
In 2024, the most in-demand gig on services platform Taskrabbit is furniture assembly, which pays an average of $41 per hour, according to the site.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 16 July 2024
Bernadyn recommends turning down the speed to 0.3 or 0.5 miles per hour, and doing some high knee marches.
—Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 16 July 2024
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Makena Gera, Peoplemag, 16 July 2024
Schwalb’s office claims Swahili Village paid workers as little as $5 per hour (including tips), did not pay overtime wages, failed to distribute tips and provided no sick leave, as required by D.C. law.
—Tim Carman, Washington Post, 16 July 2024
In 2024, the most in-demand gig on services platform Taskrabbit is furniture assembly, which pays an average of $41 per hour, according to the site.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 16 July 2024
Bernadyn recommends turning down the speed to 0.3 or 0.5 miles per hour, and doing some high knee marches.
—Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 16 July 2024
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“An/per hour.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/an%2Fper%20hour. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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