straight time
Americannoun
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the time or number of hours established as standard for a specific work period in a particular industry, usually computed on the basis of a workweek and fixed variously from 35 to 40 hours.
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the rate of pay established for the period (overtime ).
Other Word Forms
- straight-time adjective
Etymology
Origin of straight time
An Americanism dating back to 1855–60
Example Sentences
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They beat the Spurs for the fourth straight time and swept all three games of the season series.
From Washington Times
The women’s Final Four: South Carolina beat Maryland to reach the Final Four for the third straight time, and Virginia Tech overpowered Ohio State to claim the last spot in Dallas.
From New York Times
For the UW senior women, it was the second straight time they have won the event after winning it as juniors last year.
From Seattle Times
Hull KR maintained their winning start to the season as they beat Salford Red Devils for a fifth straight time.
From BBC
The Breeders’ Cup will be held in Southern California for the second straight time next year when the two-day event returns to Del Mar on Nov. 1-2.
From Los Angeles Times
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