: being in effect, continuing, or lasting 24 hours a day : constant
around-the-clock surveillance

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Of course, some CGM companies do specialize in people who have diabetes and need around-the-clock monitoring. Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 19 June 2025 While holders are typically not entitled to a share of the interest, stablecoins unlock inexpensive, global and around-the-clock payments and remittances. Christopher Perkins, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025 Then with a flourish, Landy returned and — armed with a full team of nutritionists, assistants and caregivers — doubled down on his around-the-clock therapy. Steve Marble, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025 Launch crews, consisting of two officers, perform around-the-clock alert in the launch control center. Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for around-the-clock

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First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of around-the-clock was in 1915

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“Around-the-clock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/around-the-clock. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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