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timepiece

[tahym-pees] / ˈtaɪmˌpis /


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Muriel Spark took a break from writing novels to dream up a whimsical tale of a clever timepiece.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026

Mayweather wrote a check for $200,000 to Las Vegas high-end consignment store Gold and Beyond for the timepiece on Dec. 25, 2024.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026

But young customers are rare—“1 out of 100,” he says—and they are usually seeking less a timepiece than an old-timey tchotchke, “something their parents or grandparents had.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026

Swiss watch giant Swatch said Monday insufficient organisation by shopping centres contributed to scuffles at around 20 stores worldwide over the weekend as clients raced to buy a limited-edition timepiece.

From Barron's ● May 18, 2026

The perfect timepiece ticks, and in that small space between seconds the fancy has turned to fact.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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