countdown

Example Sentences

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As for the actual launch, the decision to announce 'weather go' can be made right up to the last moments of a countdown.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Dearest gentle reader, the countdown to Francesca and Michaela’s season has officially begun.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Lamenting the logistical nightmare, exorbitant costs and strain on working families, they offer tips and tricks for locking in sought-after sessions: Pay attention to countdown clocks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

This is a pre-launch test where the rocket is filled with fuel and taken through the countdown sequence.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

"Normally, that's grounds for a countdown halt. We can't take a chance like that."

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir