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Discover LudwigThe phrase "around a countdown" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing events or activities that are centered on or occur during a countdown period.
Example: "The excitement in the room built around a countdown to the New Year, with everyone eagerly anticipating the moment."
Alternatives: "during a countdown" or "in the lead-up to a countdown".
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In a case of life imitating art the BBC on Monday night launched a Thick of It style mockumentary, Twenty Twelve, which featured a PR farrago around a countdown clock.
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It consists of a lot of yellow, a countdown at around 43 hours as of this writing, and the ominous message "I AM COMING".
When activated, the shutter button stays depressed and you'll see a countdown in the icon around the button itself.
It was like a countdown.
Then a countdown was given.
"Now it's a countdown," he said.
It's time for a countdown.
For the next few years I was on a countdown.
As the time for launch approaches, a countdown is initiated.
They probably had a countdown clock ticking on their iPhones.
A countdown to what, only you will know.
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