the clock is ticking造句

That the clock is ticking for you.

Xie says she's holding out for Mr. Right, but she knows the clock is ticking.

You only have one life to live, and the clock is ticking.

All the while, the clock is ticking: within a month or so, Greece must receive fresh funds from the IMF and its European rescuers—or messily default.

Or longer-term (but the clock is ticking): How to deal with rising competition in China and make the tough leap into services and top-end manufacture?

Finally, when receiving a text or voicemail, be warned that the clock is ticking as the average Briton expects a response within 13 minutes and 16 seconds.