on the day
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: on the day that an event happens
I know we seem a bit disorganized now, but we'll be all right on the day.
Whether we win or not depends on which players are healthy on the day.
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Everything is telling us that that … was most likely deposited on the day that she was murdered.
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Sarah Prior, CBS News, 25 Jan. 2026
Using data from January 2025 as a baseline, Balboa Park museums saw a 20% to more than 50% decline in visitors depending on the day and venue.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
Head coach Brad Frost registered his 550th career win on the day.
—Staff Report, Twin Cities, 24 Jan. 2026
The Aggies hit 12 3-pointers in the first half, finishing the game with 17 on the day.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 24 Jan. 2026
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Sarah Prior, CBS News, 25 Jan. 2026
Using data from January 2025 as a baseline, Balboa Park museums saw a 20% to more than 50% decline in visitors depending on the day and venue.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
Head coach Brad Frost registered his 550th career win on the day.
—Staff Report, Twin Cities, 24 Jan. 2026
The Aggies hit 12 3-pointers in the first half, finishing the game with 17 on the day.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 24 Jan. 2026
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“On the day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20day. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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