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time and a halfs

noun

plural of time and a half
as in minimum wages

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  1. minimum wages
  2. overtimes
Noun
  • Over the years, advocates won eight-hour workdays, overtime pay and minimum wages.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Katie Wiseman While Labor Day is an enjoyable three-day weekend for many, minimum wages for employees remain low across the nation, including in Kentucky.
    — Katie Wiseman, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of minimum wages
Noun
  • Over the course of three periods and three overtimes, Orono sent 62 pucks at Rolli, including 15 in the second overtime.
    — Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 17 Feb. 2026
Definition of overtimes
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“Time and a halfs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/time%20and%20a%20halfs. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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