1.   And as the clock wound down, it was clear that Michigan State, not Michigan, was D-E-A-D.

2.   And when the clock finally wound down to zero, they celebrated by forming a line, dropping to their knees and giddily shuffling across the court.

3.   As the clock was winding down on another disappointing season, Gallagher spoke about how hard the team tried, how the players deserved better.

4.   As the clock winds down on income tax season, filing electronically is an option more taxpayers choose.

5.   As the clock wound down, with each second precious, the board began handing disputed ballots off to four two-person teams to sort.

6.   As the clock was winding down in regulation as well as in overtime, the UMass players were looking around for someone to take the shot.

7.   As the clock wound down on the British Empire, a hearse had been seen passing the old colonial residence.

8.   But he is the sort of quarterback who likes to let the play clock wind down.

9.   Goodness knows his clock is winding down.

10.   He said that offense for each team consisted of one guy dribbling while four guys stood around until the clock wound down toward zero.