clock-watcher
noun
clock-watch·er
ˈkläk-ˌwä-chər
: a person (such as a worker or student) who keeps close watch on the passage of time
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“Clock-watcher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clock-watcher. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.
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