post time
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of post time
First recorded in 1835–45
Example Sentences
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I somehow made it back to my friend’s apartment with minutes to spare before post time.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
ET, near post time, it’s around a 24% according to the Weather Channel.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 17, 2024
Brad Cox-trained First Mission has been scratched from the Preakness on the advice of veterinarians, taking one of the top contenders out of the Triple Crown race 36 hours before post time.
From Washington Times ● May 19, 2023
Updated odds less than four hours before post time for the middle jewel of the Triple Crown had Fenwick bet down to 7-1.
From Seattle Times ● May 21, 2022
One hour before post time, fifteen minutes before the deadline for scratches, they decided to go.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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