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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Scenes were written and discarded as the story evolved organically, shaped by mood, what was available on the day.
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Callum McLennan, Variety, 7 Aug. 2025
The cutoff time to buy a Powerball ticket is 10 p.m. ET on the day of the drawing.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Aug. 2025
Tickets cost $5 and can be bought on the day of the drawing, but sales times vary by state.
—Simone Jasper, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2025
Depending on the day, yoga classes, art workshops, and garden tours are available.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2025
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Callum McLennan, Variety, 7 Aug. 2025
The cutoff time to buy a Powerball ticket is 10 p.m. ET on the day of the drawing.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Aug. 2025
Tickets cost $5 and can be bought on the day of the drawing, but sales times vary by state.
—Simone Jasper, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2025
Depending on the day, yoga classes, art workshops, and garden tours are available.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for on the day
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“On the day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20day. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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