countdown

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But for Vonn, a three-time Olympic medalist who has built a career on risk-taking that bordered on recklessness, it was merely the start of a countdown to what she envisioned as her greatest moment.

From The Wall Street Journal

A plate of risotto was among the first images shown on the video board in the countdown video as the ceremony approached, followed by the picturesque snowy peaks of the Dolomites.

From Los Angeles Times

A giant digital screen onstage features a countdown clock and a loudspeaker along the main thoroughfare also keeps guests appraised of how much time they have the get back to their seats.

From Los Angeles Times

The conference championship games are over and the countdown to Super Bowl LX begins.

From Los Angeles Times

Bass said the first State of the City address, scheduled for Feb. 2, will serve as a countdown to the 2026 World Cup, which will feature eight matches at Inglewood’s SoFi Stadium later this year.

From Los Angeles Times