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RUN DOWN THE CLOCK

to try to reduce the time that remains available to the opposition in a sports match
 RUN DOWN THE CLOCK
1. Spain should have run down the clock and protected their 2-1 lead.
2. We have all seen teams running down the clock as the full-time whistle approaches.


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