quick time
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of quick time
First recorded in 1795–1805
Example Sentences
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The quick time frames partly reflect the cost of an education at these institutions: It was less than $1,500 on average for two years of schooling at Moorpark and Cerritos.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 2025
In cloudy conditions at the Monte Carlo Country Club, Djokovic secured two service breaks to lead 4-0 in quick time, before Safiullin finally held serve.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 9, 2024
Brook’s dismissal, edging Josh Hazlewood behind to Alex Carey, brought Bairstow to the crease and he crunched 34 not out in quick time alongside Root, who had dropped anchor by this point.
From Washington Times • Jul. 29, 2023
Perez's attempts to set a quick time in the second session were torpedoed by slower cars getting in his way on each of his laps and he ended up seventh fastest.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2023
I deposited the skull on the tomb, and walked home in double quick time, with my head over my shoulder, the whole way.
From Dealings with the Dead, Volume I (of 2) by School, A Sexton of the Old
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