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clock

[klok] / klɒk /


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John Couluris, a vice president at Blue Origin, said that Nasa and Blue Origin were working around the clock to be ready for launch in 2027.

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

I took the bulky old alarm clock she had brought with her.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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