rush hour

Example Sentences

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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 did so in the morning rush hour, but not in the evening, when in fact they were slower, National Highways found.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

Caruso uses his riches, deep connections and billion-dollar smile to solve homelessness, housing affordability and how to get from the Westside to the Eastside in 20 minutes during Friday rush hour.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 31, 2025

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