fast time
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of fast time
An Americanism dating back to 1930–35
Example Sentences
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His coach at Bishop Alemany, Terrell Stanley, said he gave Dezeurn permission to run a fast time.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2025
The Washington senior men easily won, in a fast time of 5 minutes, 39.444 seconds.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 18, 2023
Noah Lyles won his heat in 19.62 seconds, a strikingly fast time for a semifinal.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 20, 2022
The Dutchman did another preparation lap before going again for a fast time, but the error would have meant his tyres were not in optimum condition.
From BBC ● Mar. 12, 2022
After months of everything going too fast, time slows to an agonizing crawl.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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