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That would be an exceptionally short countdown by astronomical standards, potentially giving researchers an extraordinary opportunity to investigate how supermassive black holes approach their final collision.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026

Many watched the verdict live Wednesday on a screen in a square in the capital, Pristina, where a countdown clock had been ticking down to the ruling for days.

From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026

Kelly set a countdown timer on his work computer until his 55th birthday.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026

For example, the tube-bunker was initially envisioned as a “completely dark space” twinkling with a variety of malfunctioning countdown clocks.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026

The countdown clock showing on the screen was now closing in on two minutes and counting.

From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia

About 250 Target stores are holding their own countdowns.

From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026

Many on social media considered these countdowns underwhelming, both outside and within the fandom.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 12, 2025

“Night Flight” aired a wider variety of acts, and originated many of the eventual staples of MTV’s programming — video countdowns, artist profiles and the like.

From New York Times ● Mar. 27, 2024

The countdowns after each clinch started last season — from the National League Wild Card Series through the NL Championship Series — but stalled in the World Series.

From Washington Times ● Oct. 2, 2023

After a few more stretches, and Aaron's way-too-serious countdowns, it was time to run.

From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds