clock

Example Sentences

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When the intermission’s countdown clock reversed itself, climbing back up to “21:12,” the numbers turned red and the crowd exploded.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

If there’s something not quite right, listen to what your body tells you because your body will oftentimes clock the true motivations of the individual before your brain does.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

But their advantage in the series doesn’t all come down to their nerves of steel when the clock winds down.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Laura Crawford, who is a retired accountant, said she works around the clock most days researching data center proposals and organizing local opposition.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

While the auntie filled the second fancy stainless-steel cooler, Maggie glanced at the clock on the kitchen wall.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith