time card
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of time card
An Americanism dating back to 1870–75,
Example Sentences
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It was only later that the photos of Alvarado’s bruises were used against her, Ramirez said, along with an allegation of time card fraud — which she also denies.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 10, 2025
Gonzalez accused the bureau’s leaders of committing time card fraud, misusing donated money and conspiring to allow a rising lieutenant to cheat on a promotional exam.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 14, 2024
Fredric Rolando, president of the National Association of Letter Carriers, declined to comment on individual cases and said the union addresses time card fraud through the grievance-arbitration system and in the courts.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 31, 2021
The inspector general made similar recommendations to those from previous audits: talk to supervisors about the time card rules and establish a process to periodically review such changes.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 31, 2021
I punch my time card in the computer like they showed and went to fetch my apron.
From "Girls Like Us" by Gail Giles
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