opening time
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Shortly after opening time on a recent morning, the Kettering store already had a number of middle-aged customers milling about the space leafing through magazines—yes, it has those—or asking for advice.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
At the main office of the Cubamax company in Hialeah, northwest of Miami, which handles remittances, shipping and travel, about 10 customers lined up before opening time.
From Barron's ● Feb. 22, 2026
Among those in line before the 11 a.m. opening time in recent days were tourists from across the world.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 23, 2024
He became the seventh Australian to wear the yellow jersey as race leader at the Tour de France by winning the opening time trial in 2015, setting a race record for his average speed.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 1, 2024
It was near the opening time of the stores, and the girls were on their way to work, but their footfalls made no sound on the pavement.
From The Next of Kin Those who Wait and Wonder by Nellie L. McClung
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