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lunchtime

[luhnch-tahym] / ˈlʌntʃˌtaɪm /


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Over plates of fried fish at lunchtime or sitting on the back deck after dark, campers swapped tips on how they’re integrating agentic tools into their own workflows.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 23, 2026

It’s lunchtime at Fountain Grains & Greens in East Hollywood, a counter-service restaurant where customers increasingly prefer their rice and vegetable bowls piled high with hunks of chicken or steak.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 22, 2026

The entrepreneur has a $3.8 million 55-foot Valhalla sport yacht powered by four 600-hp engines, which have turned the roughly 60-mile trip between Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Bimini in the Bahamas into a lunchtime jaunt.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

Pulling lunchtime pints for suited-up workers in London, Cade Moyses did not feel optimistic about the change of guard.

From Barron's Jul. 20, 2026

A week ago, I would have jumped at the chance to have a lunchtime activity.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila

Counter to most of the men on the series, Snook’s husband, actor Dave Lawson, was able to take on parenting responsibilities, bringing their tot to set so they could play during lunchtimes.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 6, 2025

My mum says that in the late 1980s, her university's student union was packed at lunchtimes as everyone gathered for their daily dose of Australian soap, Neighbours.

From BBC Feb. 16, 2025

Currently government guidance says that: "All schools should prohibit the use of mobile phones throughout the school day – not only during lessons but break and lunchtimes as well".

From BBC Oct. 10, 2024

There is a safe space - called The Link - where pupils can spend their breaks and lunchtimes away from crowds.

From BBC Apr. 24, 2024

The kid and the geezer base- balled their lunchtimes away, and the after-dinner- times and weekends.

From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli




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