clock

Example Sentences

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The clock is ticking, and I’ve got a week to make things better.

From Literature

The conditions were sparse: They set up a tent, added radios, logbooks, and cameras, and positioned a scientist there around the clock.

From Literature

“When a victim’s name is alleged to be unredacted, our team is working around the clock to fix the issue and republish appropriately redacted pages as soon as possible,” the spokeswoman told the Journal.

From Salon

A giant digital screen onstage features a countdown clock and a loudspeaker along the main thoroughfare also keeps guests appraised of how much time they have the get back to their seats.

From Los Angeles Times

“Basically the clock has stopped,” said Donna Sneeringer, president of the Child Care Resource Center, a nonprofit that helps connect families in Southern California with child care and subsidies.

From Los Angeles Times