on schedule

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: at the time expected : on time

The bus arrived on schedule.

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Both Nastro and Neugarten tell T+L that early departures are more likely to leave on schedule. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026 With families and corporate groups back on schedule, historic resorts empty out and service gets noticeably more personal. — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

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