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The phrase "as the clock ticks" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to convey a sense of urgency or the passage of time in various contexts, often in narratives or discussions about deadlines.
Example: "As the clock ticks, we must make a decision before it's too late."
Alternatives: "as time passes" or "with each passing moment".
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Still the US press forward as the clock ticks down.
Backstage, as the clock ticks, matters may look quite different, as Mr. Ayckbourn well knows.
As the clock ticks towards the start time of 12.45pm, there's no sign.
As the clock ticks down, local officials have dialed back their promises.
These concerns will become more pressing as the clock ticks toward the next elections.
As the clock ticks down towards Saturday's second Lions Test it is starting to get absurd.
As the clock ticks toward the primary on Tuesday, both candidates are hard at work.
As the clock ticks, the points won Saturday might be chalked off in the coming days.
The agency's tougher approach comes as the clock ticks down on its existence.
And as the clock ticks, the biggest worry for the tenants may be their legal bills.
The SPECTRE spaceship is launched as the clock ticks down to mutual assured destruction.
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