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 plenty of faculty are available for hire to stand in front of them and dazzle with education magic. Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

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“For hire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20hire. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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