How to Use off-peak in a Sentence

off-peak

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  • If the place at the top of your bucket list has gone viral, go at off-peak times to avoid the inevitable queues.
    — Layla Quaedvlieg, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Aug. 2024
  • The fares start at just $5 and are available during off-peak hours between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m.
    — Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2023
  • Go midweek and during off-peak times for the cheapest rate.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2024
  • Book flights during off-peak times or for longer-haul trips where points stretch further.
    — Amelia Edelman, NPR, 25 Jan. 2025
  • JetBlue charges for bags based on a peak and off-peak pricing structure.
    — Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2025
  • The Thompson Suite starts at $1900 during off-peak season.
    — Adam Rathe, Town & Country, 16 July 2023
  • There are a number of ways to find cheaper airfare, like booking at the right time and flying at off-peak hours.
    — Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 15 Feb. 2025
  • During off-peak hours, the tolls would have been much cheaper, going down to $3.75 for cars, for example.
    — Abdallah Fayyad, Vox, 7 June 2024
  • Prices vary by day, with the lowest prices on off-peak days (Wednesdays and Thursdays, except July 4).
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2024
  • Those in Los Angeles County who must drive this week would do well to drive at off-peak hours or wait until Thursday.
    — Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
  • The same could be said of CTA train service during late-night hours and Metra trains during off-peak commuting hours.
    — Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
  • During peak/summer season, there are 80 members of staff at the station, while there are just 10 in winter/off-peak season.
    — Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
  • In general, off-peak months when room rates fall are May, early June, late August, and September.
    — Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2024
  • During off-peak hours, the charge drops significantly to $2.25.
    — Jack Kelly, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Under current plans, trains would run every 30 minutes during peak times and hourly during off-peak times, with six hours off each night.
    — Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Aug. 2023
  • But among those who would be hit hardest are Silver Line riders, who travel the farthest and could see a more than $2.50 increase per ride during off-peak hours.
    — Justin George, Washington Post, 11 Mar. 2023
  • Look in the winter To minimize rent costs, try looking during off-peak seasons, experts say.
    — Judy Lagrou, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The chain is also seeking to increase its hours of operation to serve customers during off-peak hours.
    — Asher Notheis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 July 2024
  • Congestion has relaxed during peak commute hours as demand in off-peak hours has gone up.
    — Ricardo Cano, San Francisco Chronicle, 9 Mar. 2023
  • Charge during off-peak hours (most utilities offer discounts, and this is usually at night), and the savings add up even faster.
    — Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
  • Conversely, consumers on a budget can visit a theater at an off-peak time for cheaper seats.
    — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2023
  • One of the easiest money saving tips is to select off-peak travel dates, or a local venue during a weeknight.
    — Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2023
  • The other option is to sell electricity back to the grid at a higher price than when it was purchased at off-peak times; this concept is called vehicle-to-grid (V2G).
    — Sabrina Weiss, WIRED, 20 Mar. 2024
  • Or, if your electric company raises its rates during peak hours, plan to do laundry during off-peak times.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2024
  • In order to make the concept fly, Wendy's will have to emphasize their ability to lower prices at off-peak times, according to Suranovic.
    — Kate Gibson, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2024
  • Do it on your own schedule, working around crowded days and using those off-peak senior discounts to your advantage.
    — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2023
  • The rail system said in its statement to Xinhua that raising the peak fares would make deeper discounts possible for some off-peak tickets and for slower trains that make more stops.
    — Keith Bradsher, New York Times, 13 May 2024
  • JetBlue fliers may want to pack light, as the airline recently increased baggage fees based on peak and off-peak travel periods.
    — Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2024
  • Arrive early to secure entry and enjoy the amenities, try to fly during off-peak hours, and be sure to check out our full set of tips for avoiding crowds at Priority Pass airport lounges.
    — Paul Rubio, AFAR Media, 27 Mar. 2025
  • The bill also aims to lower peak energy use in the state by establishing significant savings for customers who consume energy at off-peak, or low use times of the day.
    — Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2025

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