by appointment
idiom
: by an agreement to meet at a particular time
The doctor sees patients by appointment only.
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Visit the Ted Moorehead Lagoon House Open to the public by appointment, Ted Moorehead Lagoon House is the place to go to learn more about the gorgeous natural ecosystem and lagoon in Palm Bay.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2025
The remaining board members may fill Randklev’s vacancy by appointment or through a special election, according to board policy.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Dec. 2025
Beyond the aesthetics, the bookstore is also home to a spectacular rare books and objects collection that is available by appointment only.
—Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2025
Wednesday-Saturday and by appointment.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 3 Dec. 2025
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2025
The remaining board members may fill Randklev’s vacancy by appointment or through a special election, according to board policy.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Dec. 2025
Beyond the aesthetics, the bookstore is also home to a spectacular rare books and objects collection that is available by appointment only.
—Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2025
Wednesday-Saturday and by appointment.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 3 Dec. 2025
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“By appointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20appointment. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.
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