Eastern Standard Time
Britishnoun
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one of the standard times used in North America, five hours behind Greenwich Mean Time
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one of the standard times used in Australia
Example Sentences
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Trading volume during the early hours of Eastern Standard Time is usually pretty subdued, said Gregory Brew, a senior analyst at Eurasia Group who is focused on energy markets and Iran.
From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026
Here’s where — and when, in Eastern Standard Time — to watch this year’s holiday TV bonanza.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 17, 2023
On Wednesday, Jan. 20, there came a moment around midday, Eastern Standard Time, when people across the globe harmonized through sensation.
From Salon • Jan. 23, 2021
Eastern Standard Time on Jan. 4 here — that’s the first 5 p.m. sunset we’ve seen since Nov. 7.
From Washington Post • Dec. 31, 2016
Eastern Standard Time, is the best time to find affordable airfare for international flights.
From "The Thing About Jellyfish" by Ali Benjamin
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