on time

Example Sentences

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If you are among the U.S. taxpayers who didn’t file on time, putting your income taxes on extension bought an extra six months to complete your return.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

It’s election day in California’s 2026 primary, and you’re headed to the polls — until you realize you’re not sure you’re registered, or fear you might not make it to the vote center on time.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

A Perfect Child representative told the patient’s mother, Ashley Margello, it had sent the records on time; UnitedHealth told her it never received them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Just over three-quarters of first class letters, or 75.7%, were delivered on time by Royal Mail in the year to the end of March, far off its target of 93%.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

To get to work, I might add, on time.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama