by appointment
idiom
: by an agreement to meet at a particular time
The doctor sees patients by appointment only.
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Both locations are now open for walk-in visits from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, with virtual visits available by appointment on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on weekends from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the release said.
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Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
Some were replaced by appointment or special election, while others took office after the Nov. 5 election.
—Sandhya Kambhampati, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2025
The cars can be reserved by appointment by guests during their stay for easier city exploration.
—Dalya Benor, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024
Under Georgia law, a judge's resignation generally creates a vacancy on the bench that the governor fills by appointment.
—Rosie Manins The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (tns), arkansasonline.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
Some were replaced by appointment or special election, while others took office after the Nov. 5 election.
—Sandhya Kambhampati, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2025
The cars can be reserved by appointment by guests during their stay for easier city exploration.
—Dalya Benor, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024
Under Georgia law, a judge's resignation generally creates a vacancy on the bench that the governor fills by appointment.
—Rosie Manins The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (tns), arkansasonline.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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“By appointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20appointment. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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