on track

phrase

: achieving or doing what is necessary or expected

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The federal budget deficit is on track to hit $2 trillion this fiscal year, and debt interest costs alone are already $1 trillion annually, taking up a bigger and bigger share of spending. Jason Ma, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026 The first came when Esteban Ocon’s Haas stopped on track, triggering the round of stops that set up the podium fight. Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026 With participation growing each year, organizers say the event formerly known as the Chicago Triathlon is on track to become the largest triathlon in the world. Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026 Luckily, a wake-up chat with Marshall puts Ted back on track, and the night isn’t a total wash — Ted snags a yellow umbrella from the club and just misses the Mother. Erin Strecker, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on track

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“On track.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20track. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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