11.   Getting a bill to the president is not an easy challenge for the conference committee, given the events of the day and a ticking clock.

12.   How about a ticking clock?

13.   In their heads, as December began bumping up against January, they could hear a ticking clock.

14.   It was about the ticking clock, as opposed to the performances.

15.   Now, as the bank rides the uncertainties of an initial public stock offering, Stephon must work against a loudly ticking clock.

16.   So if the ticking clock of mortality is making the candidates desperate to secure a spot in history, they can all exhale.

17.   Sometimes, simply closing a closet door or removing a ticking clock can ease bedtime fears.

18.   Suddenly, there were no judges, no spectators, no ticking clock, no required elements, no pressure.

19.   The sound of creaking rockers is as companionable as a ticking clock.