on the day
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: on the day that an event happens
I know we seem a bit disorganized now, but we'll be all right on the day.
Whether we win or not depends on which players are healthy on the day.
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In an interview with Talkin’ Rock with Meltdown, Halford, 73, described getting a call on the day Osbourne passed and just losing it.
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 20 Aug. 2025
As the two directors explained to Fast Company, Russell helped take care of Baena on the day of the accident and the two got to talking.
—Effie Orfanides, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
This history indicates a tendency for the stock to fall on the day following its earnings release.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
With 42 miles to cover on the day, this will be my longest bit of cycling on the trail.
—Joe Baur, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2025
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 20 Aug. 2025
As the two directors explained to Fast Company, Russell helped take care of Baena on the day of the accident and the two got to talking.
—Effie Orfanides, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
This history indicates a tendency for the stock to fall on the day following its earnings release.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
With 42 miles to cover on the day, this will be my longest bit of cycling on the trail.
—Joe Baur, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for on the day
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“On the day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20day. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.
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