countdown
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She began presenting a weekly music video countdown for production company JumpOff TV before joining MTV in 2014 as a presenter on The Wrap Up.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
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
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 was broadcast to bomb shelters all over Trinity.
From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin
Similar countdowns are planned from England to Canada to Germany.
From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026
“A Love Supreme” has all the accolades — constant mentions on countdowns of the greatest albums, preservation in both the Smithsonian and National Recording Registry, platinum sales in the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 6, 2025
Wednesday’s launch was the third try with astronauts; two earlier countdowns were scuttled by rocket-related issues.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 5, 2024
“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
After a few more stretches, and Aaron's way-too-serious countdowns, it was time to run.
From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds
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