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around–the–clock
adjective
: happening or continuing all day and all night
Full Definition of AROUND-THE-CLOCK
: being in effect, continuing, or lasting 24 hours a day : constant <around–the–clock surveillance>
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First Known Use of AROUND-THE-CLOCK
1853
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