on time

phrase

1
a
: at the appointed time
b
: on schedule
2
: on the installment plan

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Set an agenda, start and end on time, and memorialize what was discussed. — Gary Zammit, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Parenting a child comes with unique stressors, from small daily hassles like getting kids out the door on time for school to the bigger assignment of raising a functioning, happy and healthy human. — Daniel M. Bagner, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026 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 Drastic format changes With football seasons needing to conclude before Thanksgiving, TAPPS needed to find a way to end the season on time. — Charles Baggarly august 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on time

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“On time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20time. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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