clock

Example Sentences

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He added: "The clock is ticking if we want to halt the worst effects of planetary warming but there is still time."

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

When the intermission’s countdown clock reversed itself, climbing back up to “21:12,” the numbers turned red and the crowd exploded.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

If there’s something not quite right, listen to what your body tells you because your body will oftentimes clock the true motivations of the individual before your brain does.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Laura Crawford, who is a retired accountant, said she works around the clock most days researching data center proposals and organizing local opposition.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Like the armless grandfather clock tocking away in Duane’s cave, I can only tell you what is happening now.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el