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
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
There is no racing Sunday, May 7; racing resumes Saturday and Sunday, May 13-14, with the normal 2 p.m. weekend post time.
From Seattle Times • May 5, 2023
The horse was made the 2-1 morning line favorite, which the public rejected and made him the second favorite at post time.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2022
By post time he was too weak even to sit upright in a saddle.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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