Sentences with phrase «as the clock ticks»

As the clock ticks on Obama's second term, the President has little choice but to take action.

Lawmakers hope to approve a must - pass spending bill on Thursday as the clock ticks toward potential government shutdown this weekend.

Macron's visit comes as the clock ticks down to a May 1 deadline for European alternatives to a trade war.

As the clock ticks towards having invested with Lending Club for almost six years, I am continuing to look forward to having a piece of my assets in this income generating machine.

The planning is at an early stage but has taken on greater urgency as the clock ticks toward the mid-May deadline.

As the clock ticked down on the second half it was clear that 9.

As usual Arsenal start putting the pressure on as the clock ticks down, but Iwobi hits it straight at a defender and Lacazette tried to score from an impossible angle instead of cutting it back, and the Gunners are running out of time very quickly.

The Game never felt in doubt and as the clock ticked toward Halftime, everyone knew that it was Team Maione's Crown to wear.

But as the clock ticked down we had to throw caution to the wind and while nothing ran for us, United got the chance and hit us on the break with a second to seal the win.

So as the clock ticks down and Arsene Wenger sits twiddling his thumbs (sorry, working hard on transfer deals I mean) in his office, it looks almost certain that the transfer of the Egypt international midfielder Mohamed Elneny will be our one and only signing of the winter window.

As the clock ticks down to zero of every Super Bowl, victorious head coaches have always been doused with freezing - cold Gatorade baths.

After a deep jump ball to Smith falls incomplete, Foles hits a slanting Ertz on third - and - 6 from the 29 to move the chains as the clock ticks under eight minutes., but Patrick Chung sticks Clement short of the chains on second down, then Devin McCourty stops Smith for no gain on third - and - 1.

As the clock ticked towards the 90 minute mark Zenit looked to be cruising through, but a late goal from Kamil Glik and six added minutes meant a nervous end to the match for the Russian fans.

As the clock ticked on Juve began to drop back a bit, allowing Real more time to play with the ball.

As the clock ticked to 17 minutes we finally forced a corner with some typically intricate tippy happy around the box.

Wernbloom's turn and shot narrowly wide as the clock ticked over caused a gasp or two.

The Leicester City striker's fine diving header from Jordan Henderson's cross just after the break gave England a lead they did not look like relinquishing as the clock ticked down.

In fact, as the clocked ticked into injury time it did appear as if the worst had passed with the only disappointment that Cavaleiro and Costa didn't take their glaring chances to kill the game.

As the clock ticked down in the final 15 minutes, Danny Rose and Kieran Trippier, who replaced the injured Kyle Walker, dropped further back to effectively create a five - man defensive line, although even before this tactical retreat, Spurs showed they had the numbers to disrupt if not stop Arsenal's fluid attacking front four.

Wolves remained camped in their half as the clock ticked down agonisingly and after a sequence of poor balls from the out of form Peter Odemwingie it looked like Wolves had weathered the storm.

The whistle blew again straight away and this one was for full time, as the clock ticked comfortably past the 100 minute mark.

But as the clocked ticked past the 94th minute Barbet was given time and space to pick a cross, Jozefzoon pulled off at the back post and — perhaps inches offside — nodded back across for Maupay to head in.

Stay locked in here for updates on all of them, along with some analysis as the clock ticks towards the end of the 2017 cycle.

A mistake by Seattle gave Atlanta one very solid chance as the clock ticked down, but Frei gathered Almiron's weak shot without too much trouble.

As the clock ticks down toward your due date, there are so many things you need to look after.

As the clock ticked closer, some things found themselves getting cut from the essential priority list (oh, siding, we're almost done with you!).

Overall, sweet friends, I feel so utterly spoiled and entirely well - celebrated as the clock ticks down on «my» day.

The increasingly ugly battle for the Brooklyn Senate seat vacated by Carl Kruger has attracted national attention as the clock ticks down to the March 20 special election.

Angry opposition to the bipartisan budget deal struck in the U.S. Senate from the Republicans» most ardent conservatives, coupled with Democratic dissenters dismayed that the deal does nothing for young immigrants, was creating fresh tension as the clock ticks toward a midnight shutdown.

As the clock ticked and ten minutes soon turned into twenty our attaché Eitan poked his head into the room and informed all of us politely but quite firmly that we needed to keep our voices down.

As the clock ticks, more and more units continue to leave rent stabilization and go market rate, and the strength of the tenants movement weakens accordingly.

«As the clock ticks down on a looming Long Island Railroad strike, Mr. Cuomo is washing his hands of the matter,» Astorino said.

While Hassan is merely exploring one of the exhibits at the New Hampshire Children's Museum during a state Executive Council breakfast in Dover on Aug. 26, it is a timely coincidence as the clocks ticks down for her to decide which statewide office to seek next year.

As the clock ticks, what is he going to do?

Someone with the power to ask rude questions and elicit answers ought to look into «the list» that legislative leaders compile in the final days of each annual session to reach a consensus on which bills will pass and which ones will die as the clock ticks to the mandatory adjournment.

As the clock ticks toward a June 30 deadline for casino developers to submit formal applications (with million - dollar deposits) for state review, Ulster County is turning up the heat.

ALBANY, N.Y. >> As the clock ticks on the last week of session, legislators have agreements on train crossings, pain pills and a «brunch bill» permitting drinking on Sunday mornings.

The Senate and Assembly begin three consecutive weeks of four - day work weeks in Albany as the clock ticks down to the April 1 budget deadline.

As the clock ticks down, Westchester County legislators and other elected officials continue to draw hard stances against an agreement between the management company Standard Amusements and the county that would cede control of Rye Playland.

But as the clock ticks, backers of the measure say they fear that if the bills fail, it will be difficult to muster such support again.

That piece, published as the clock ticked down to the likely May 6th election date hit the four - months - to - go landmark, swiftly appeared out of date.

The state Senate passed the bill last Friday by a vote of 59 - 1 as the clock ticked away on this year's legislative session.

As the clock ticked slowly toward 5 p.m. Thursday at the Board of Elections, Democratic 11th Ward Councilman Anton Konev was confident he could knock his Democratic rival, Judd Krasher, off the Independence Party line and said he would also mount an opportunity to ballot campaign in a bid to swipe the Working Families Party line from Krasher, too.

But then, as the clock ticked down toward catastrophe, a surprise rescue at nearly the last minute lifted the threat.

Understanding an ecosystem means following changes in the abundances and identities of the species present as the clock ticks.

But a new study suggests they both share one trait: As the clock ticks, their decisions get dicey.

And so, for the first few days, there were moments of discomfort (or, rather, moments I labeled as uncomfortable), and I felt frustration at sitting still, as the clock ticked and I «lost time.»

As the clock ticks toward his execution, Tessa fears for her sanity and the safety of her teenaged daughter.

As the clock ticked away, Headey brings a determination to the role that others would have left by the wayside.

As the clock tick - tocks, and Ethan struggles to keep his cool — a single drop of sweat splashed on the floor would blow the operation — the visual gloss and high - tech gobbledygook, Mr. Cruise's graceful athleticism and Mr. De Palma's New Hollywood suspense chops flow together, turning the scene into the emblematic «Mission: Impossible» showstopper.