How to Use the time is up in a Sentence

the time is up

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• Remove the eggs as soon as the time is up.
  — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026
• When the time is up, rinse the area with more cold water before blotting dry with a clean microfiber cloth.
  — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2026
• Once the time is up, Cohoon says to gently rub them together with your hands to clean off the dirt, grime, and residue from your towels.
  — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
• Once the time is up, rinse the cleaner and reapply if necessary, but try not to use an abrasive scrubber to keep the surface scratch-free.
  — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
• This involves setting a timer for 15 minutes and writing down every worrying thought that comes to mind until the time is up, then shutting the journal.
  — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 28 Sep. 2025