on delivery

phrase

: when goods are received
Payment is due on delivery of the goods.

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The function that tracked projects, enforced governance and reported on delivery has run out of room to add value in an environment where execution is no longer the bottleneck. — Antoine Villata, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 Contact the firm directly for more details on delivery rates. — Adam Williams july 19, New Atlas, 19 July 2026 The deal is limited to one free Dilly Bar per person, cannot be combined with other offers and is not valid on delivery orders. — Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026 This double-digit growth positions the $98-per-year service as a formidable challenger to Amazon Prime, leaning heavily on delivery speed and new streaming partnerships. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on delivery

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“On delivery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20delivery. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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