business hours

noun

: the hours that the office is open to do business
Someone will be available to answer your call during regular business hours.

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Authorities said anyone with information can call the sheriff's department at 228-769-3065 during regular business hours or at 228-769-3063 after hours. Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 8 July 2026 Angela George The recount board is sticking around after business hours for now to tabulate ballots that needed to be duplicated after the voting machine could not read or decipher the ballot. Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 8 July 2026 Sam’s Club Sam’s Club will operate under normal business hours on Independence Day. Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026 Most Rhode Island Stop & Shop stores will be open regular business hours on July 4, including the ones in Warwick and Johnston, the website said. Bailey Allen, The Providence Journal, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for business hours

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“Business hours.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/business%20hours. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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