go like clockwork

phrase

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bear fruit
Phrase
  • The moves threw Ukraine’s military leadership into an unwelcome crisis at a time when its actions against Russia are starting to bear fruit and as Moscow has unleashed unrelenting aerial attacks.
    Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026
  • Some of you could begin work on many projects behind the scenes that will bear fruit in 2027 and beyond.
    Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 12 July 2026
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“Go like clockwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go%20like%20clockwork. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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