rush hour

Example Sentences

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The slow-moving convoy was on the road for more than four hours, but Hegarty said that instead of holding the protest during rush hour, it started at 19:00 local time to minimise disruption.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 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

This could cause some issues in the evening rush hour.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

It was rush hour, and crowds flowed on foot under the gum trees, past an endless line of small shops.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston