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And then there is the second camp who think the clock is ticking: on her leadership and on the long-term viability of what used to be called the world's oldest and most successful political party.

It left his already underwhelming bat speed a tick lower than normal.

Bell has an infectious optimism, an endearing love of her craft and is impressively clear in what makes her tick.

By Sept. 10, however, Rortvedt’s time in the majors appeared to be ticking.

The effect of what sounded like ticking clocks going astray felt like an inviting dip in the lake.