beats the clock

A form of beat the clock — To perform a task or successfully complete an activity within a time limit.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of beat the clock
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beats the clock. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/beats%20the%20clock

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Chicago

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