rush hour
Example Sentences
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Typical rush hour congestion already creates borderline unsafe conditions for boarding and exiting popular junctions like Penn Station and Secaucus, partially because these rail lines already run over capacity.
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026
"I get to avoid the rush hour and being packed in like a sardine," says the 23-year-old in Salford, Greater Manchester.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
If you need to run some errands or find a time for a medical appointment, this midday window is a lot easier than grocery shopping at rush hour.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026
Delayed and cancelled trains disrupted Atocha in Madrid, Spain's busiest train station, as thousands of passengers crowded the platforms during the morning rush hour.
From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026
Pedaling uphill on Kingsway Road during the morning rush hour could be scary because so many cars were passing me, but the downhill ride was exhilarating.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
