not punctual

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The infernal host are nothing if not punctual.

From Nature • Jun. 3, 2014

Though Alderman Van Beverout be not punctual to his appointment," said the gay young stranger "he has more than atoned for his absence by the substitute he sends.

From The Water-Witch or, the Skimmer of the Seas by Cooper, James Fenimore

Small as he is, and submissive as he pretends to be--if I'm not punctual at my meals, I lose his favor.

From The Children of the World by Heyse, Paul

"Your father's train is due at 6.55, and it is only 6.40 now; we still have a quarter of an hour to wait, and more, if the train is not punctual!"

From Fantômas by Metcalfe, Cranstoun

Nay lately, when the poor little Dauphin lay dead, and some ceremonial Visitation came, was he not punctual to announce it even to the Dauphin's dead body: "Monseigneur, a Deputation of the States-General!"

From The French Revolution by Carlyle, Thomas