clock

Example Sentences

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“We are continuing to work around the clock with the OCFA, the EPA and all relevant federal, state and local agencies to mitigate the ongoing risk of a leak,” GKN said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

No chemicals are currently leaking, officials have repeatedly said, and authorities have been working around the clock to ensure that it stays that way.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

The company said Sunday that it was working around the clock to mitigate the risk of a leak and apologized to the local community for the disruption.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Thursday's aborted trial featured several rounds of stopping and starting the countdown clock.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Before I could think any more about what my mom would say when those officers showed up, I spotted the clock tower.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin