punctuality
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The researchers identified one exception to the finding that replying quickly pays off: If a candidate’s response looks like it was AI-generated, the positive feelings associated with punctuality disappear.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
But Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder in September pushed back a punctuality target of 70 percent for long-distance trains to 2029 from 2026.
From Barron's ● Mar. 27, 2026
Almost 40 percent of long-distance services arrived late last year -- not including trains that were cancelled, which are not counted in punctuality statistics.
From Barron's ● Feb. 2, 2026
"What they will notice in the longer-term is a better service, a more consistent level of ticketing and hopefully a continued improvement in punctuality," he added.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2025
Her hairdresser could count on absolute fidelity and punctuality.
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
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