Used to describe situations with looming deadlines that create a sense of urgency or hurry. The team is working against time to finish the report by tonight.
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Deadline Driven
Commonly associated with projects or tasks that have a fixed end time or date. She’s writing her thesis against time, as submissions close next week.
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High Stakes
Indicates that failing to meet the deadline could have serious consequences. With the tournament tomorrow, the team’s practice is a race against time.