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
In another video, the driver of a white van fills up with £151.53 worth of fuel before driving away during the morning rush hour.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
A van smashed through a security barricade near the White House early Wednesday, authorities said, forcing a temporary shutdown of the area in downtown Washington during morning rush hour.
From Barron's • Mar. 11, 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
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
