hour

Example Sentences

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Akl loved Kidspace, but it was a full hour from the family’s house in Camarillo and she longed for something similar closer to home.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Following the instructions, you mix the flour with yeast, salt and water, give it a quick knead, rest it an hour, then divide it and let it rise on your counter for 8-10 hours.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Social Security has gotten close to running out of money before, in the early 1980s — but, at the 11th hour, Congress acted.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

When I was in Austria I was having physio every hour of the day I could get it, and I worked on my ankle as much as possible.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

I was hoping to go to the pool for an hour of extra practice, especially now that the meet is only six weeks away, but it’s closed for maintenance.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam