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punctuality

[puhngk-choo-al-i-tee] / ˌpʌŋk tʃuˈæl ɪ ti /
NOUN
readiness
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Punctuality at Germany's much-maligned state railway Deutsche Bahn slumped even further in January, the company said Monday, adding to the network's woes.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

South African low cost carrier Safair and Germany’s Eurowings took second and third spots in the Punctuality League, with on-time performances of 95.3% and 95.26% respectively.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 11, 2023

Punctuality is important in the transportation world — in fact, it’s the primary way that trucking companies are evaluated in a highly competitive industry.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 17, 2020

Punctuality on Britain's rail network is at its lowest point in more than a decade.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2017

Punctuality was not his strong point—especially now that he was expected to escort his younger siblings and half-siblings to their school before hopping into a publicar and hurrying to his.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman




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