work against the clock

The player is working against the clock all the time.

Working against the clock and with limited resources, the guys put forces for the big day.

The computer is keeping track of the time so you are working against the clock.

"I know you're working against the clock on this one."

We're working against the clock, so keep your statements brief.

The next jump will tell us if we're working against the clock.'

'Last night, we had to work against the clock to try and find traces of Alison.

Things get harder the further you reach, and as you're working against the clock there's no sitting and thinking for too long.

The idea is to work against the clock, pushing the body to build endurance and aerobic capacity.

Working against the clock, the player must stack two or more balls of the same color to make them disappear and to earn points.

In Action Mode, players also work against the clock.

The driver was looking over his shoulder, as if expecting pur- suit, or working against the clock.

We are almost literally working against the clock."

Anna works against the clock to unlock the secrets of the murderous plague doctor.

The authority is working against the clock to build the six plants; the landfills they are to replace are expected to reach capacity by 1989.

Babs is also working against the clock; the amount of time she is permitted depends on the difficulty.

But the RCM was working against the clock with little in the way of professional back-up.

Some New York City teachers report a renewed rigor in study hall, where students work against the clock to finish their night's assignments.

"Either way, we're working against the clock, Dr. Brandt.

The 3,000 shop floor staff are working against the clock to ensure the cars join its fleet in 10 US key cities in early November.

One explanation for the mess is that Mr. Edwards was working against the clock to finish "Sunset" before the directors' strike last year.

Despite being in danger for his life and working against the clock, he still could not help his mind wandering to the girl who was, after all, the

She knew she was working against the clock: the rainy season in this part of the Amazon begins in mid-November, and some communities may soon be inaccessible.

In any case, Mr. Bush and Mr. Bremer are now working against the clock and the tide of expectations.

S.E.C. officials were working against the clock in investigating Pequot, based in Westport, Conn., over its 2001 trades.