punctual

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01. He was always very [punctual], so we knew something was wrong when he still hadn't shown up ten minutes into the meeting.
02. As your teacher, I expect you to be in class every day, and I expect you to be [punctual]. The class starts at 8:30, so you should be in your desk and ready to start at that time.
03. The show started [punctually] at 9:00 on the dot.
04. She's always in class, but [punctuality] doesn't seem to important to her. She usually arrives five to ten minutes late.
05. He was very [punctual] for our date. We were supposed to meet at 6:00 and he arrived right on time.
06. The importance of [punctuality] is a very culturally-specific idea. In some cultures, you are almost expected to be late.
07. Franklin Jones once joked that the problem with being [punctual] is that no one's there to appreciate it.
08. Workers in China can get bonuses for being productive and [punctual], for perfect attendance, and for having a positive attitude towards their work.
09. Don't expect John to be on time. The guy is not exactly known for his [punctuality].
10. The students' [punctuality] improved significantly once I started giving surprise quizzes from time to time at the beginning of class.
11. You're doing good work here, but you need to try to be a little more [punctual]. I expect to see you at your desk at 8:30 sharp, not at quarter to nine.
12. The Student Handbook has guidelines that students must follow in terms of attendance, [punctuality] and completion of homework.
13. Charles Dickens once said, "I never could have done what I have done without the habits of [punctuality], order, and diligence, without the determination to concentrate myself on one subject at a time."

Grammatical examples in English. 2013.

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