not punctual

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The infernal host are nothing if not punctual.

From Nature • Jun. 3, 2014

At two the bell rings for luncheon, and we are fetched if not punctual to an instant.

From Story of My Life, volumes 1-3 by Hare, Augustus J. C.

But unfortunately he was not punctual, and too often when he came he was occupied with other business, whilst I hung about miserably counting the minutes until I was summoned to his presence.

From Memoirs of Sir Wemyss Reid 1842-1885 by Reid, Stuart J. (Stuart Johnson)

Though Alderman Van Beverout be not punctual to his appointment," said the gay young stranger "he has more than atoned for his absence by the substitute he sends.

From The Water-Witch or, the Skimmer of the Seas by Cooper, James Fenimore

I am not punctual myself, I know, but I do like punctuality in others, and waiting, even to be married, is quite out of the question.

From The Importance of Being Earnest by Wilde, Oscar