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punctuality

[puhngk-choo-al-i-tee] / ˌpʌŋk tʃuˈæl ɪ ti /
NOUN
readiness
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In Germany, a country once known for precision, punctuality and trains that run on time, that is a work in progress.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

The researchers identified one exception to the finding that replying quickly pays off: If a candidate’s response looks like it was AI-generated, the positive feelings associated with punctuality disappear.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026

January is usually a good month for punctuality owing to a relative lack of maintenance and building work on the tracks.

From Barron's ● Feb. 2, 2026

The famed German punctuality and efficiency was there right from the off, as he walked up to the top table in the press conference room at exactly 15:30, as advertised.

From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2025

Her hairdresser could count on absolute fidelity and punctuality.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou


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