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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Back safe at the White House, the president was flanked by Cabinet members who typically gather during business hours to discuss drier matters like tariffs or agriculture policy.
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Zac Anderson, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
Despite the disruption behind the scenes, Gunther's says its business hours will remain unchanged.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
About 4 in 10 wanted help outside of normal business hours, while about 3 in 10 did not want to pay for a doctor’s visit.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Street parking is available with complimentary valet during business hours.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
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Zac Anderson, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
Despite the disruption behind the scenes, Gunther's says its business hours will remain unchanged.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
About 4 in 10 wanted help outside of normal business hours, while about 3 in 10 did not want to pay for a doctor’s visit.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Street parking is available with complimentary valet during business hours.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
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“Business hours.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/business%20hours. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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