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on schedule

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  1. At the announced or expected time, as in Her first baby arrived right on schedule. Originally alluding to published railroad timetables, this expression dates from the late 1800s.


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Orsted said it made significant progress on its construction portfolio, with all projects proceeding on schedule and within planned costs.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

At the start of his fifth season, Riley is convinced the Trojans are right on schedule.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

"The spacecraft is in great shape, and we're on schedule to resume sustained thrusting with the solar-electric propulsion system later this fall."

From Science Daily Jul. 28, 2026

Carmarthenshire council said there was no evidence to suggest drains could be the cause, and that its highway drain cleaning programme "remains on schedule".

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

She wasn’t alone, and they were still on schedule.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo

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