on the day
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British
: 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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Carneiro went 3 for 3 on the day, also making from 55 and 56 yards.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2026
His audience, depending on the day, may include Lana Del Rey, the Kardashians, Chris Pratt, NFL players or NBA players or pro golfers.
—Sam Kestenbaum, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2026
Castaneda sustained severe head trauma and was hospitalized in a stable condition on the day of the beating.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 1 Jan. 2026
Tickets cost $5 and can be bought on the day of the drawing, but sales times vary by state.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 31 Dec. 2025
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2026
His audience, depending on the day, may include Lana Del Rey, the Kardashians, Chris Pratt, NFL players or NBA players or pro golfers.
—Sam Kestenbaum, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2026
Castaneda sustained severe head trauma and was hospitalized in a stable condition on the day of the beating.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 1 Jan. 2026
Tickets cost $5 and can be bought on the day of the drawing, but sales times vary by state.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 31 Dec. 2025
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“On the day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20day. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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