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
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
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’s rush hour, and practically everyone is heading out. At 4:51 both trains were going to Borrowdale, so it doesn’t matter which one she took.”
From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer
