around the clock
1 of 2phrase
variants
or less commonly round the clock
1
: continuously for 24 hours : day and night without cessation
2
: without relaxation and heedless of time
: being in effect, continuing, or lasting 24 hours a day : constant
around-the-clock surveillance
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
The Allegheny County Health Department said Wednesday that the machine, which is located outside the Allegheny County Human Services Building, will help expand around-the-clock access to the free, life-saving medication.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Hassan Shafeeu, our Essentialist (Patina’s answer to private butlers), is available around-the-clock via WhatsApp to arrange dinner reservations, drop off snorkeling kits, and share the best spots for baby shark sightings.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
The Illinois Tollway will have around-the-clock patrols through Monday to more quickly find and help drivers who need roadside assistance.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
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Welcome to Day 3 of the Miami Herald’s live blog chronicling around-the-clock updates on University of Miami football.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
The Allegheny County Health Department said Wednesday that the machine, which is located outside the Allegheny County Human Services Building, will help expand around-the-clock access to the free, life-saving medication.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Hassan Shafeeu, our Essentialist (Patina’s answer to private butlers), is available around-the-clock via WhatsApp to arrange dinner reservations, drop off snorkeling kits, and share the best spots for baby shark sightings.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
The Illinois Tollway will have around-the-clock patrols through Monday to more quickly find and help drivers who need roadside assistance.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Around the clock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/around%20the%20clock. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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