around-the-clock
adjective
: being in effect, continuing, or lasting 24 hours a day : constant
around-the-clock surveillance
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His mother, meanwhile, is a geriatric wreck who needs around-the-clock attention.
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 25 Jan. 2025
In theory, these could one day provide reliable and clean around-the-clock energy to support AI’s energy while keeping carbon emissions at bay.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 22 Jan. 2025
Threats were made that led to the Days receiving around-the-clock police protection.
—Bruce Feldman, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Deputies described the around-the-clock police work conducted by nearly the entire department after the Dec. 4 shooting to piece together Litton’s life and bring answers to the public.
—Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 17 Jan. 2025
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 25 Jan. 2025
In theory, these could one day provide reliable and clean around-the-clock energy to support AI’s energy while keeping carbon emissions at bay.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 22 Jan. 2025
Threats were made that led to the Days receiving around-the-clock police protection.
—Bruce Feldman, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Deputies described the around-the-clock police work conducted by nearly the entire department after the Dec. 4 shooting to piece together Litton’s life and bring answers to the public.
—Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Around-the-clock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/around-the-clock. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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