stopwatch

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This includes the stopwatch he used when songwriting, his 1988 British passport, and post-it note conversations with his archive team about items he chose to retain.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

In recent months, the iconic ticking stopwatch of the CBS News magazine “60 Minutes” began to sound like a time bomb.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

The persistent, rhythmic ticking of the “60 Minutes” stopwatch is like the heartbeat of American investigative journalism.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

He urged factory managers to break down each task into its smallest motions, measure these with a stopwatch and then determine the “one best way” to perform the work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 12, 2025

Pete would dash back and forth in the infield, clicking his stopwatch, yelling encouragement and instructions.

From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand