by appointment
idiom
: by an agreement to meet at a particular time
The doctor sees patients by appointment only.
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The 336 boxes constituting the Didion-Dunne archive are available to researchers starting today, by appointment, and even the most cursory look through them is revealing, fascinating, and simply entertaining.
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Christopher Bonanos, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2025
The gallery is open 10am to 4pm Tuesday-Thursday and by appointment.
—Justin L. MacK, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025
Prizes of $50,000 and higher can be claimed by appointment at the Salem and Wilsonville Prize Payment Centers, the release said.
—Paloma Chavez, Sacramento Bee, 12 Feb. 2025
Clerical volunteers are needed to provide administrative support at each of the clinics, which are generally open from 9 to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, by appointment only.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2025
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Christopher Bonanos, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2025
The gallery is open 10am to 4pm Tuesday-Thursday and by appointment.
—Justin L. MacK, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025
Prizes of $50,000 and higher can be claimed by appointment at the Salem and Wilsonville Prize Payment Centers, the release said.
—Paloma Chavez, Sacramento Bee, 12 Feb. 2025
Clerical volunteers are needed to provide administrative support at each of the clinics, which are generally open from 9 to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, by appointment only.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for by appointment
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“By appointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20appointment. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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