I have no vocal cords, yet I strike twelve blow for blow. I have no legs, yet around my circular face I go. When I herald the midnight transition of dates, a fresh resolution on everyone waits. What am I?
Clock
A clock has hands that move around its face and 'strikes' twelve at midnight without making vocal sounds.
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