Eastern time
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Eastern time
An Americanism dating back to 1880–85
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Eastern time with 105 mph winds, pulling out trees and knocking down power lines.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
Eastern time, with the results of a $22 billion auction of 30-year bonds due at 1 p.m.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026
Eastern time, according to the company’s live feed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
Eastern time levels, while the 10-year Treasury rate on July 31 touched its highest level since January 2025, according to Dow Jones Market Data.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 22, 2026
Eastern time is 5 hours slower than that of Greenwich.
From A Text-Book of Astronomy by George C. Comstock
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