on time

phrase

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

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If SpaceX can get a lunar-lander variant of Starship ready on time, NASA could use it to send humans to the surface of the moon for the first time in more than 50 years as soon as 2028. Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 25 July 2026 Two orders placed on Wildberries since the weekend by Reuters reporters were either fully or almost fully fulfilled on time. Reuters, NBC news, 24 July 2026 Payment history is typically the single most important factor, so consistently paying bills on time is the most reliable way to build and protect a strong score over the long run. Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Completion bonds are contracts where the bond firm guarantees that a film will be completed on time and on budget, protecting investors, banks, sales agents and distributors. Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 21 July 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 28 Jul. 2026.

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