on time

phrase

1
a
: at the appointed time
b
: on schedule
2
: on the installment plan

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The service-line coordinators and support staff keep the room turning over safely and on time. Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026 And there could be more pressure put on the supervisors of those crews to communicate and clear out on time. Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 15 Aug. 2026 Typically the same plane goes back and forth, but the flight out of Chicago was delayed by weather, so American found a second plane in Phoenix and that flight left on time. ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026 Pay bills on time Consistently paying bills by their due dates, especially credit accounts, can help increase and maintain your credit score over time. Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on time

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“On time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20time. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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