after-hours
adjective
af·ter-hours
ˌaf-tər-ˈau̇(-ə)rz 
: engaged in or operating after a legal or conventional closing time
after-hours drinking
an after-hours club
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Businesses tried to turn this to their advantage, setting up after-hours drinks and retreats to promote pseudo-socializing among employees.
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Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 8 July 2024
On Tuesday, however, the stock shot up nearly 6% during regular trading and hopped another 8% in after-hours activity on the heels of the Skydance headlines as well the BET Networks sale chatter.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 2 July 2024
The Rosewood team can set up after-hours tours at local museums, private concerts, and hot-air-balloon rides over the Alps.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 July 2024
Rivian stock climbed as much as 50% in after-hours trading on Tuesday.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 26 June 2024
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Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 8 July 2024
On Tuesday, however, the stock shot up nearly 6% during regular trading and hopped another 8% in after-hours activity on the heels of the Skydance headlines as well the BET Networks sale chatter.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 2 July 2024
The Rosewood team can set up after-hours tours at local museums, private concerts, and hot-air-balloon rides over the Alps.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 July 2024
Rivian stock climbed as much as 50% in after-hours trading on Tuesday.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 26 June 2024
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“After-hours.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/after-hours. Accessed 16 Jul. 2024.
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