off-hour
noun
1
: a period of time other than a rush hour
2
: a period of time other than regular business hours
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That was largely paid for by Richards who, in his off-hours from the Eternal Values cult, had become the top male model in the world, posing alongside Cindy Crawford and Fabio, and striking poses all over America and Europe.
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Marlow Stern, Variety, 1 June 2026
So JetBlue picked markets strong enough for flights during off-hours.
—Miami Herald, 23 May 2026
The agency points to gains in recent years, including more appointments, expanded off-hours care, and progress in reducing the benefits backlog.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2026
The law was intended to replace solid metal security gates with see-through designs to improve visibility and aesthetics during off-hours.
—Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 11 May 2026
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Marlow Stern, Variety, 1 June 2026
So JetBlue picked markets strong enough for flights during off-hours.
—Miami Herald, 23 May 2026
The agency points to gains in recent years, including more appointments, expanded off-hours care, and progress in reducing the benefits backlog.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2026
The law was intended to replace solid metal security gates with see-through designs to improve visibility and aesthetics during off-hours.
—Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 11 May 2026
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“Off-hour.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/off-hour. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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