for hire

phrase

variants or less commonly on hire
: available for use or service in return for payment
They have boats for hire.
willing to do farm work for hire

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And then some of the users those systems were built for hire other people to operate them. Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Federal rules generally require more credentials and inspections for boats carrying more than six passengers for hire. Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026 They are widely distributed, and AI science agents are now available for hire and are ready to accompany their clients on creative journeys, whether benign or malign. Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026 Hawks leads Zero Company, an unconventional outfit of professionals for hire from across the galaxy, which includes a Clone Trooper, a Mandalorian, a Jedi Padawan and more. Jennifer Maas, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for for hire

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“For hire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20hire. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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