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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

But Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder in September pushed back a punctuality target of 70 percent for long-distance trains to 2029 from 2026.

From Barron's ● Mar. 27, 2026

"We think that you can run a more efficient service and also one where you tackle problems of punctuality and reliability."

From BBC ● Jan. 30, 2026

I don’t think punctuality would be number one on her list of worries if she was.

From "Hello, Universe" by Erin Entrada Kelly


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