Clock ticked, marking relentless march of time.
Meaning: The clock was ticking, showing how time was moving forward without stopping.
Choice of Words: Clock is a device that tells time. Ticked is the sound a clock makes. Marking means showing or indicating something. Relentless means never stopping or giving up. March is a formal walk. Time is a measure of how long something lasts. When you put them together, it's like the clock was making a ticking sound, showing how time was moving forward without stopping.
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