stopwatch

Example Sentences

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In recent months, the iconic ticking stopwatch of the CBS News magazine “60 Minutes” began to sound like a time bomb.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

The persistent, rhythmic ticking of the “60 Minutes” stopwatch is like the heartbeat of American investigative journalism.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

Gallagher believes fans will have the "stopwatch" out to see how quickly Joshua finishes it, though he still predicts a clinical end.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025

He urged factory managers to break down each task into its smallest motions, measure these with a stopwatch and then determine the “one best way” to perform the work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 12, 2025

But usually, Celia’s the one who starts her stopwatch and sets the pace, and I just match it.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison