clock

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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

The clock is ticking down to England's opening tournament game against Croatia in Dallas on Wednesday, 17 June.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

“We don’t understand it and we need more information.”activism against the proposed data centers, with Laura working around the clock with Protect The Paluxy Valley.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

He adds, “I’m Ben. Like the clock in London. Menominee-Apache.”

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