up-tempo
adjective
up-tem·po
ˈəp-ˌtem-(ˌ)pō 
: having a fast-moving tempo
up-tempo music
an aggressive up-tempo style of basketball
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With nine youngsters on the bench and central midfielder Lewis Cook at right-back, Iraola told his players to stick to their hard-running, high-pressing, up-tempo game and blitz Newcastle from the off.
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Matt Slater, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025
One night a song has drums and is a fast, up-tempo song.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 18 Jan. 2025
But Ohio State kept its composure, expanding the lead 51-31 midway through the third on the strength of a 14-4 run keyed by up-tempo play and swarming defense.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2024
Kiffin earned his reputation for being a consistent quarterback developer, but his up-tempo offense starts with a dependable run game.
—Blake Toppmeyer, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Matt Slater, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025
One night a song has drums and is a fast, up-tempo song.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 18 Jan. 2025
But Ohio State kept its composure, expanding the lead 51-31 midway through the third on the strength of a 14-4 run keyed by up-tempo play and swarming defense.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2024
Kiffin earned his reputation for being a consistent quarterback developer, but his up-tempo offense starts with a dependable run game.
—Blake Toppmeyer, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Up-tempo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/up-tempo. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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