clock
Example Sentences
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Thursday's aborted trial featured several rounds of stopping and starting the countdown clock.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
“But I’m curious why he hasn’t done that a week ago, because the clock is ticking.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
With early voting beginning in some states even sooner, the clock is ticking.
From Salon • May 21, 2026
As always, a clock is ticking on any legal action you choose to take.
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
The Westertoren clock bells still called out the hours, echoing eerily through the quiet streets.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
