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HUBLOT Posted 15 years ago
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The tilt can now be clocked

British landmark Big Ben is leaning to such an extent that the tilt can now be clocked with the naked eye, according to a report commissioned by London Underground and the Parliamentary Estates Department.
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How does clocked sound to American English speakers? Do they use "looked at," "seen" or "viewed" instead?
  

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HUBLOT How does clocked sound to American English speakers? Do they use "looked at," "seen" or "viewed" instead? I doubt that I would have used it but I have to admit I like the sound of it.

— MalRey

  • HUBLOT How does clocked sound to American English speakers?
  • Do they use "looked at," "seen" or "viewed" instead?
  • I doubt that I would have used it but I have to admit I like the sound of it.
  • " Is this a common expression or is the author being clever because of his subject matter?
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HUBLOTHow does clocked sound to American English speakers? Do they use "looked at," "seen" or "viewed" instead?
I doubt that I would have used it but I have to admit I like the sound of it. I would have used "seen."
Is this a common expression or is the author being clever because of his subject matter?
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