as in to accelerate
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Recent Examples of fast-forward
Let’s fast-forward to Kerry Condon’s look at this year’s Golden Globes.
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Monica Corcoran Harel, Variety, 8 Mar. 2023
Preparation was very minimal compared to … fast-forward ten years to Madonna.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 2 Mar. 2023
Hitting Pause on High-End Over the next decade, cassette sales were on fast-forward — but the format struggled to attract audiophiles, who stuck with vinyl.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2023
Meanwhile, Georgia will not be holding an early primary, despite the DNC’s fast-forward schedule.
—Walter Shapiro, The New Republic, 17 Feb. 2023
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Monica Corcoran Harel, Variety, 8 Mar. 2023
Preparation was very minimal compared to … fast-forward ten years to Madonna.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 2 Mar. 2023
Hitting Pause on High-End Over the next decade, cassette sales were on fast-forward — but the format struggled to attract audiophiles, who stuck with vinyl.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2023
Meanwhile, Georgia will not be holding an early primary, despite the DNC’s fast-forward schedule.
—Walter Shapiro, The New Republic, 17 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fast-forward
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In 2021, to fuel its growth and success, the founders bestowed the honor of accelerating the company to Rich Berry, a business school graduate with extensive experience in brand management specializing in the frozen foods industry.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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The car is accelerating its transformation from simply a people-mover into a third space—a place for relaxation.Jon Kirchner, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The album went on to sped 10 total weeks atop the chart.Michael Saponara, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024
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Ohio lawmakers introduced a bill that same month to close a legal loophole and speed up the process of evicting squatters.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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In a ruling in October, Judge Tanya Walton Pratt allowed Kennard and Bowling to proceed to trial and pursue punitive damages.Gene Maddaus, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
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The prosecution will decide whether to proceed based on factors such as the severity of the issues in the original trial and the chances of a clear outcome in a new trial.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Highlighting such differences is critical as the industry progresses toward an equitable ecosystem.Eron Kelly, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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As the show progresses toward the season finale, Skelton tells us later, the MacKenzie family’s multi-timeline drama comes more to the fore.Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 12 Dec. 2024
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Mom went along with the idea initially, and agreed to move.Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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As the summer went along, everyone else started to see that as well.Kennington Smith III, The Athletic, 5 Dec. 2024
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His column focuses on the blessings and burdens of advancing age — and how some folks are challenging the stigma associated with older adults.Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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Lake Mary won the game 24-13 to advance to the state championship game.Staff Reports, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2024
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The storytelling is meticulously paced and visually appealing.Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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The Pentagon has characterized China as the pacing challenge in the priority Indo-Pacific theater.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Images The votes hadn’t yet been tallied, but the crowds marched past her restaurant carrying a coffin draped in the red, white, and blue colors of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP).Justice Baidoo, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Dec. 2024
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The claim: Image shows protesters in South Korea marching toward presidential palace in December 2024 A Dec. 4 Facebook post (direct link, archive link) includes an aerial image that shows a mass of demonstrators in a city.Andre Byik, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Fast-forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fast-forward. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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