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on schedule

Idioms  
  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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GM has kept pickup production on schedule since the walkout began June 1, but analysts have said the company’s operations wouldn’t last long without a fresh supply of axles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The discovery reveals how cells keep growth and development on schedule by coordinating a series of carefully timed bursts of gene activity.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

"It meant that they could continue safely and on schedule, and we can't thank them enough for helping to keep everything on track," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

SpaceX didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment, but essentially, that’s right on schedule.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

They wanted things to proceed on schedule and were clearly ready to move to the next stage to prepare for the execution.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

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