How to Use on time in a Sentence
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Parents can check a school bus tracking app to make sure their child arrived on time.
—Linda Jacobson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
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We’re known for being on time, knowing our stuff, not being crazy to work with.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Sep. 2026
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There’s a $300 late fee if the device isn’t returned on time.
—Joseph Hernandez august 14, Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2026
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Cargo trucks need to reach their destinations on time; there’s none to lose.
—Cristina Dorador, The Dial, 14 July 2026
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Williams’ fastball, into a tight window, was on time and on target.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
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He is accused, among the charges, of not filing and paying his taxes on time for four years.
—Danielle Battaglia, Charlotte Observer, 7 Aug. 2026
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Half of renters don't know that paying rent on time can help build a person’s credit score, the survey showed.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 7 July 2026
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There have been almost no carriers in recent years that have gotten back home on time.
—ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
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Set an agenda, start and end on time, and memorialize what was discussed.
—Gary Zammit, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
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One of the easiest ways to build your credit is to make payments on time and in full, each and every time.
—Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 16 Sep. 2026
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To do that, pay your bills on time, lower your debt-to-credit ratio and check your report for errors.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
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Good enough on time beats perfect production delayed every time.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
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Your cousins show up to your birthday parties on time, sober and dressed appropriately.
—Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 30 June 2026
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The couple didn’t want to miss out on time with grandkids growing up and started to look at online ads for apartments.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
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Try our easiest-ever recipe for sheet pan fajitas, which will also help cut down on hands-on time and mess.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026
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But refs were not asked to add on time for slow goal kicks and throw-ins unless the amount taken was so great that a yellow card resulted.
—Graham Scott, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
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Which means about fifteen minutes late, but for Los Angeles, that’s on time.
—John Ross, Vanity Fair, 20 Sep. 2026
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When the boat was not returned on time, staff went looking for it and found Josey alone aboard, asleep and wearing a life jacket.
—Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 8 July 2026
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This year, the assessor’s office sent out hundreds of bills to plane owners that the office said failed to pay the tax on time.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
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Even after 40 years, filing a game story on time still feels like sinking a three-pointer at the buzzer.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026
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And there could be more pressure put on the supervisors of those crews to communicate and clear out on time.
—Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 15 Aug. 2026
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Things like rent, utilities and even internet bills can help to boost your score if paid on time consistently.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026
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Everything feels in sync, everything feels on time and stuff’s been consistent.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
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Additionally, pay your bills on time and reduce your debt as much as possible.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 2 July 2026
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Taxpayers should still file and pay on time whenever possible.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
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Factory warranties expire based on time or mileage, whichever comes first, so both numbers matter.
—Emily Mercer, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
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And most trials run very far behind with around 80% failing to meet their enrollment targets on time.
—Kate Vitasek, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
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The service-line coordinators and support staff keep the room turning over safely and on time.
—Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
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Meetings would now start and end on time; that was the first expectation Bob delivered through words and actions.
—Melissa Daimler, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
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And, importantly, everyone can get to school on time without having to climb a cliff face before 9 am.
—New Atlas, 16 Aug. 2026
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