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
India batting first gave him a chance but he was made to wait as openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill shared a stand of 100, doing so in quick time.
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2023
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
Mostyn regained his feet in double quick time, and made a grab at the tiller.
From The Wireless Officer by Percy F. (Percy Francis) Westerman
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