marks time
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"The monarchy and its rituals and its dramas and events, and the way it marks time, provide us with a collective experience," she said.
From BBC ● Apr. 26, 2023
Indeed, this is a city that marks time by its signature event.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 8, 2020
In many major cities, art life marks time with annual commercial art fairs or contemporary biennials.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 4, 2018
From behind the wheel, Irfan marks time by noting changes in the cityscape—what’s going up, what’s coming down.
From The New Yorker ● Sep. 21, 2015
Right guide steps back at command March, and marks time.
From Military Instructors Manual by Oliver Schoonmaker
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