around-the-clock
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of around-the-clock
First recorded in 1940–45
Vocabulary lists containing around-the-clock
Example Sentences
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But as more people rely on AI tools, which offer convenience and around-the-clock service, lawsuits have accused some chatbots of triggering mental-health crises.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
“It’s just been around-the-clock calls, around-the-clock updates. It just doesn’t stop,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
Sunday's action was part of a six-day peace camp involving an around-the-clock vigil outside the base, set to end on Monday.
From BBC ● Apr. 5, 2026
The move reflects an industry trend of institutions embracing blockchain-powered, around-the-clock trading to boost volume.
From Barron's ● Mar. 18, 2026
Still, he never turned down a request from Farmer, whose early caution about overcommitting PIH resources had given way to around-the-clock urgency.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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