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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The deal—completed through the Energy Department’s Office of Energy Dominance Financing—marks a step toward restoring Iowa’s only nuclear plant and adding reliable, around-the-clock energy to the regional grid, NextEra said Tuesday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
Activists say there weren’t enough fosters for the babies, which need around-the-clock care for weeks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
Cable News Network upended established broadcasting with its dedication to around-the-clock breaking news and shot to global recognition with its coverage of the Gulf War in 1990-91.
From Barron's ● May 6, 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
Japanese soldiers occupy Manila in the early months of 1942 and establish around-the-clock patrols on main thoroughfares and side streets.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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