on track
phrase
: achieving or doing what is necessary or expected
Examples of on track in a Sentence
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Diaz is on track to return to the Dodgers after the All-Star break, although his exact return date remains unclear.
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Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2026
Getting five-plus months to heal before the start of another grueling season will almost assuredly help the Panthers get back on track.
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Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
4 July 2026
A couple of them—such as the launch of NASA’s Roman Space Telescope—do appear to be on track to happen soon.
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Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
3 July 2026
Stocks are on track for a winning trading week, which concludes with Thursday’s closing bell given that the market is dark on Friday in observance of Independence Day.
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Alex Harring,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
An investigation from the Financial Times indicates that the total cost is on track to exceed the large figure, with the president's plans for the White House ballroom and its security reportedly set to account for almost $800 million alone.
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Adam England,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Gulf sovereign wealth funds are on track for one of their busiest years on record, despite the economic disruptions caused by the Iran war.
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Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
2 July 2026
The red card changed the game from what appeared on track for an easy win to a nail-biter.
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Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
Team Argentina has not made its travel plans public, but the defending champions are still on track toward a possible quarterfinal match in Kansas City.
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Pj Green
july 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
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Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2026
Getting five-plus months to heal before the start of another grueling season will almost assuredly help the Panthers get back on track.
—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
4 July 2026
A couple of them—such as the launch of NASA’s Roman Space Telescope—do appear to be on track to happen soon.
—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
3 July 2026
Stocks are on track for a winning trading week, which concludes with Thursday’s closing bell given that the market is dark on Friday in observance of Independence Day.
—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
An investigation from the Financial Times indicates that the total cost is on track to exceed the large figure, with the president's plans for the White House ballroom and its security reportedly set to account for almost $800 million alone.
—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Gulf sovereign wealth funds are on track for one of their busiest years on record, despite the economic disruptions caused by the Iran war.
—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
2 July 2026
The red card changed the game from what appeared on track for an easy win to a nail-biter.
—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
Team Argentina has not made its travel plans public, but the defending champions are still on track toward a possible quarterfinal match in Kansas City.
—
Pj Green
july 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
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“On track.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20track. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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