on time

phrase

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

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Your cousins show up to your birthday parties on time, sober and dressed appropriately. Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 30 June 2026 The couple didn’t want to miss out on time with grandkids growing up and started to look at online ads for apartments. Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026 Additionally, pay your bills on time and reduce your debt as much as possible. Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 2 July 2026 And most trials run very far behind with around 80% failing to meet their enrollment targets on time. Kate Vitasek, Forbes.com, 30 June 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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