by appointment
idiom
: by an agreement to meet at a particular time
The doctor sees patients by appointment only.
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While last year microchips were mostly given to pets by appointment only, city staff this year plans to also host events and target certain communities that need it most or that are lower income, according to DeBoer.
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R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2025
From November through March, the museum is open by appointment only but returns to normal hours the rest of the year.
—Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 7 July 2025
Image Good news for cabaret fans around the world: 54 Below, the cozy Manhattan boîte located underneath Studio 54, streams some of its shows — but only live and without on-demand availability afterward, so the concerts are by appointment only.
—Elisabeth Vincentelli, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Canyon Creek Forest Prices: Homes starting in the low $700,000’s
Hours: Monday through Saturday from 11AM to 5PM and on Sundays from noon to 5PM or by appointment
Directions: 25134 W 98th Place, Lenexa, KS 66227.
—Kansas City Star, 6 July 2025
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R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2025
From November through March, the museum is open by appointment only but returns to normal hours the rest of the year.
—Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 7 July 2025
Image Good news for cabaret fans around the world: 54 Below, the cozy Manhattan boîte located underneath Studio 54, streams some of its shows — but only live and without on-demand availability afterward, so the concerts are by appointment only.
—Elisabeth Vincentelli, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Canyon Creek Forest Prices: Homes starting in the low $700,000’s
Hours: Monday through Saturday from 11AM to 5PM and on Sundays from noon to 5PM or by appointment
Directions: 25134 W 98th Place, Lenexa, KS 66227.
—Kansas City Star, 6 July 2025
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“By appointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20appointment. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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