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

Driving to, in, and out of Brooklyn during rush hour is a truly miserable experience.

From Barron's • May 3, 2026

The Riyadh metro, which opened six lines in late 2024 after years of delays and billions of dollars of cost overruns, is regularly packed at rush hour.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Pupils from a number of schools, including Boxgrove Primary School and Merrow Junior School, use the roads alongside many cars during rush hour.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

This is surely what Tokyo must look like at rush hour.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel