clock
Example Sentences
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The problem can be compared with a clock that loses one minute every day.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026
With the clock showing 0.00 at the end of the first quarter, Orange Lutheran got two untimed plays because of consecutive penalties by Sierra Canyon.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
But there’s a catch: a barrier level that, once triggered, starts a clock.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
This means she cannot clock in until hours later.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
Regan glanced behind her to where the Edison clock tower was illuminated.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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