ticked off

Example Sentences

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SAN ANTONIO—As their biggest game in decades hung in the balance and the final minutes ticked off the clock, there was no question who the New York Knicks wanted with the ball in his hands.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Ava comes back with, the best part of dying is knowing how ticked off people are going to be when they realize how much money you left your dogs.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

For every scene that feels false or unnecessary, there is one that works well; for every plot point that feels ticked off a checklist, something surprising pops up.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Several wins were ticked off, although performances were largely still unconvincing, and Barcelona's Clasico victory offered the excuse Perez needed to act.

From Barron's • Jan. 12, 2026

In the darkness, his gloved fingers ticked off each point.

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov