on time

phrase

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

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In a statement, McGrane’s office said it is focused on meeting deadlines and ensuring ballots are printed and distributed on time. Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 5 Sep. 2026 To do that, pay your bills on time, lower your debt-to-credit ratio and check your report for errors. Liz Knueven, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026 The latest court decisions, however, have focused on whether Shirilla's postconviction petition was filed on time rather than the merits of those arguments. Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026 An anonymous federal official says the system was rushed and could keep ballots from reaching eligible voters on time. Steve Inskeep, NPR, 2 Sep. 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 6 Sep. 2026.

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