on a timely basis

collocation in English

meaningsofon,timelyandbasis

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on
preposition
uk
/ɒn/us
/ɑːn/
used to show that something is in a position above something else and touching it, or that something is moving into such ...
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timely
adjective
uk
/ˈtaɪm.li/us
/ˈtaɪm.li/
happening at the best ...
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basis
noun[C]
uk
/ˈbeɪ.sɪs/us
/ˈbeɪ.sɪs/
the most important facts, ideas, etc. from which something ...
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(Definition ofon,timelyandbasisfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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A friendly sharing circle is thus formed and the dictionary can be updated on atimelybasis.
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First, it had to be done on atimelybasisand during maize planting and weeding which are periods of peak labour use.
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Furthermore, in the automated medical documentation plan, data would be available on atimelybasisand easily accessible to support managerial decisions.
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Leaving on one side problems with computers and so forth, it has conducted its business so as to ensure that benefits reach people on atimelybasis.
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We have recent proof in fact of just how hard some of these decisions are to make and how hard they are to make on atimelybasis.
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Finally, not only was the pay extremely low, but braceros often weren't paid on atimelybasis.
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Workers must also be paid on atimelybasisand the wage rates must meet competitive thresholds.
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Interviews with coaches and players; statistics are updated on atimelybasis.
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Updating statistics accurately and on atimelybasisis usually handled by hockey pool software or via an online hockey pool manager.
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The district officials are expected to forward the state share of per pupil spending to the charter school on atimelybasisthroughout the school year.
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All reports shall be published on atimelybasisand in particular financial data, including filed tax returns, shall be publicly available within 30 days of necessary audits.
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