on time

phrase

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

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But my biggest concern is whether the company can bring all that new data center capacity on time and on budget. — Paul Meeks, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026 But signing something and delivering it on time, and with power connected, are two very different things. — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026 Naturally, if the lockout is still in effect in February, spring training won’t begin on time. — Evan Drellich, New York Times, 29 Oct. 2026 With the goal of building 1,000 new homes by 2031, Detroit wants the capacity to produce about 250 homes per year to meet the new target on time. — Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 28 Oct. 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 Nov. 2026.

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