He was the official timer for the race.
She set the timer on the oven for one hour.
The timer is set to go off in 15 minutes.
Recent Examples on the WebIt’s equipped with three cleaning modes that can cater to your specific needs, plus a 2-minute timer to help keep track of time.—Clara McMahon, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024 The sleep timer was tested earlier this year for Premium members, and will come to the YouTube mobile app.—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Oct. 2024 Next, bring the water to a boil, and start your timer when the water starts boiling.—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2024 Additionally, set your lights on timers to turn off between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m., which coincides with the peak activity times for migrating birds.—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for timer
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