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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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Rocket Lab said it now has a deal to operate a mission for Kepler Communications, using its Neutron rocket, which is on schedule to be rolled out to the launch pad next quarter.

From MarketWatch Aug. 10, 2026

They add that it is unclear how the oversupply will clear unless generators phase out coal on schedule, which consensus views as unlikely.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 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

Singh and his wife have already borrowed thousands from family members to keep the rebuild on schedule and spent hours on the phone with their mortgage company.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

Call it a miracle, an accident, or a case of two powerful personalities willing themselves to expire on schedule and according to script.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

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