happy hour

Example Sentences

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I sidled up to the bar with happy hour in full swing, feeling a little nauseated from the heat and mileage.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

Weeks later, McArthur and Gabbert exchanged words at happy hour.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

It’s a Friday night happy hour at Distrito Catorce bar in Boyle Heights, and the regulars note that the crowd listening to Spanish-language jams has a few more unfamiliar faces than usual.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

LIEBERMAN: The line wrapped around and out the door to be a part of the Unicorn Frappuccino happy hour.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Arm hoped the roach family would postpone their happy hour until later.

From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer