hour
Example Sentences
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The county star’s headlining set was delayed by about an hour after fans at Stagecoach were ordered to evacuate.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
For nearly half an hour under the sun on Beijing’s hottest day of the year, they had increasingly intense discussions as unyielding Chinese officials insisted the agent could not pass.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
After college, Edwards worked a year in sales, earning less than $60,000, while his wife — who he met in college — made $10 an hour at her job.
From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026
About an hour later, the princess emerged to even louder applause, waving again, before disappearing off to the next stage of her trip.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
If we hadn’t been driving for only one hour, I’d almost believe the bus took a wrong turn and ended up in Browning, Montana.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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