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timer

[tahy-mer] / ˈtaɪ mər /
NOUN
chronometer
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The one saving grace, said Timer, has been the public's "very significant rising awareness" of deforestation in Indonesia since the disaster.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

Prophet developed a new, more basic logo—no barrel, chair or Old Timer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 25, 2025

Cracker Barrel received criticism after it unveiled a modern version of its logo which scrapped the "Old Timer" figure.

From BBC • Aug. 26, 2025

Posthumous inductees announced Tuesday include junior lightweight champion Tod Morgan in the Old Timer category and ring announcer Chuck Hull in the Non-Participant category.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 7, 2021

After ten words we sank back oblivious of the storm, forgetful of the leaky roof and the dirty floor, lost in the story told us by the Old Timer.

From Arizona Nights by White, Stewart Edward




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