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ticking
/ ˈɪɪŋ /
noun
a strong cotton fabric, often striped, used esp for mattress and pillow covers
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of ticking1
Example Sentences
And all the while time is ticking with pregnant women, new babies and staff expected to work in less than perfect conditions.
The camera slowly pushes down the barrel of the gun like a ticking clock striking zero.
But just one year away from the World Cup and three from the Olympics, the clock is ticking, and it’s almost too late to be playing catchup.
But the ticking clock wedged in to add tension to Jordan’s “assistance” feels undercooked.
But Wiegman said she was "pretty positive" about James' Euros chances, saying numerous times this week that she is on track and "ticking the boxes".
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