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against the clock

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against the clock
Fig. in a race with time; in a great hurry to get something done before a particular time. In a race against the clock, they rushed the accident victim to the hospital.
See also: against, clock


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"It was a race against the clock and the result saves the owner from losing millions of dollars," said Mandl.
Bly's motto, "Energy rightly applied and directed will accomplish anything," marks her race against the clock and the rapid pacing of her adventure.
Christopher Beard is really racing against the clock.
 
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