You could feel the seconds ticking away while nothing happened.

And then he just stood there, with seconds ticking away.

A few seconds ticked away as the data was called to the top.

The seconds ticked away and he didn't think she was going to answer.

The only advantage he had were the seconds ticking away.

As the seconds tick down, that's who I focus on.

Paul's voice returned after the expected seconds had ticked away.

He didn't need the computer to remind him of the seconds ticking away.

But as the seconds ticked away, something else rose to the surface of his mind.

Henry sat in his chair as the seconds ticked away.