Meaning of hours in English

(Definition of hours from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

Examples of hours

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The overtime rate calculates the ratio between employee overtime with the regular hours in a specific time period.
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These supposed benefits have led to an expansion of these programmes in most jurisdictions that have introduced them, increasing geographical coverage and operating hours.
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During off-peak hours, freight trains will also cross the tunnel.
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For some time in 1988 and '89, the show was increased to 3 hours.
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He agreed to pay a $1,007 fine and perform 48 hours of community service.
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It is a business run by pupils after school hours.
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