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hourly

[auuhr-lee, au-er-] / ˈaʊər li, ˈaʊ ər- /


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Full-service Instacart shoppers are generally independent contractors, paid by the batch rather than a guaranteed hourly wage, with earnings varying according to the order, distance, demand and tips.

From Salon ● Oct. 25, 2026

Jeremy Phillips, from Barette Plant Hire, said it "hasn't been too much of an issue so far, but that fuel surcharges are being added to hourly rates".

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

The Real Living Wage, external is an unofficial hourly rate of pay which is overseen by the Living Wage Foundation charity, who say it is set at a rate to meet the cost of living.

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026

Real average hourly earnings fell 0.5% last month and are down 0.7% over 12 months.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

Some of his advice included all-grape diets and almost hourly enemas.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan


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