on time

phrase

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

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Dasti is the first Persian woman to receive a Burning Man honorarium, which adds more meaning to a piece focused on time, perception, and cultural memory. — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 In court Friday, Rothblatt said prosecutors determined Company A had paid all applicable income taxes to the IRS on time, and that any personal income taxes that had been owed by Individual B were paid up in following years. — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 The goal of credit ratings is to provide a relative ranking system that reflects the likelihood that a company will pay its debt on time and in full. — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 Parents can check a school bus tracking app to make sure their child arrived on time. — Linda Jacobson, Los Angeles Times, 26 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 1 Sep. 2026.

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