clock on
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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But as the game progressed, the USC defense forced Cal Poly to run out the shot clock on multiple occasions and caused 27 turnovers while scoring 39 points off of them.
From Los Angeles Times
Swift announced many of these variants and merchandise drops with countdown clocks on her website that sent the internet into a frenzy each time.
From Los Angeles Times
Should he become part of the Colts’ active roster as they try to break out of a tailspin that threatens to cost them a playoff spot, the clock on Rivers’s candidacy would completely reset.
And if you are anything like me the clock on the oven will present a particular challenge.
From BBC
Increasing the urgency, Halligan faces a ticking clock on her tenure—and arguments that she isn’t legally allowed to serve in the role at all.
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