countdown

Example Sentences

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The countdown clock was held at 10 minutes while engineers resolved the problem.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Lamenting the logistical nightmare, exorbitant costs and strain on working families, they offer tips and tricks for locking in sought-after sessions: Pay attention to countdown clocks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

Thankfully, the countdown can now be measured in hours and minutes rather than months, with the 98th Academy Awards slated to start Sunday at 4 p.m. at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

This is a pre-launch test where the rocket is filled with fuel and taken through the countdown sequence.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

The countdown hit one, and the air whooshed from my lungs as a sudden intense pressure encased my body.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin