on the hour

idiom

: at the beginning of the next hour
The next train will leave on the hour.

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And then Democrats are prepared to propose dozens of amendments to the package that would be considered in an all-night voting session — or all-day, depending on the hour. Lisa Mascaro, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2025 The game seemed to be beyond the Sundowns on the hour mark when Khuliso Mudau accidentally sent the ball into the back of his own net. Gregg Evans, New York Times, 21 June 2025 In reality, Radke is imagining more of a hybrid model that welcomes customers morning, afternoon, and evening, with different menu options depending on the hour. Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 6 June 2025 The diehard Celtics supporter was providing updates on the hour via X. TMZ.com was the first to report on Pierce’s long walk. Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for on the hour

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