clock

Example Sentences

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Earlier in the day, there was good news for the crews who have been working around the clock to contain the situation.

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

The countdown clock stopped and started until it was determined that the last-minute red flags could not be addressed in time.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Aunt Melissa looks at the clock on the wall.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller