clock

Example Sentences

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No chemicals are currently leaking, officials have repeatedly said, and authorities have been working around the clock to ensure that it stays that way.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

The Birmingham, UK-headquartered company develops airplane technology and said in a statement Sunday that it is "working around the clock to mitigate the risk of a leak."

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

Slowly throttling wells and using idle ships as floating storage are further helping Iran stretch the clock.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

“But I’m curious why he hasn’t done that a week ago, because the clock is ticking.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

She looked up, maybe at the clock, and I turned away.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott