on schedule

idiom

: at the time expected : on time
The bus arrived on schedule.

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This optimization logic is designed to reduce pickers' travel times while ensuring the orders will be packed and ready to ship on schedule. — Steve Banker, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025 The project is currently on schedule to open in the first half of 2026, vice president and general manager of Hollywood Casino-Aurora Greg Moore said on Wednesday. — Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025 The rain stops and the sun comes out on schedule for the next look. — Devan Díaz, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2025 So the Johnson County city should remain on schedule for normal pickup. — Chandler Boese, Kansas City Star, 18 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for on schedule

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