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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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The government said this was a "critical step" in making sure the assisted dying service could begin on schedule later next year after the bill was approved by the States in February.

From BBC • Jul. 9, 2026

The cleaner trade is in incumbents that can ride the robotics build-out without needing the humanoid future to arrive on schedule.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

Those are on schedule to drive a step change in production.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 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

Right on schedule, Bongo flew to Stephen’s bedroom window.

From "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate

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