fast-breaking

American

[fast-brey-king, fahst-] / ˈfæstˈbreɪ kɪŋ, ˈfɑst- /

adjective

(of a news story) occurring suddenly, and often portending a series of events or further developments in rapid succession.

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Schools would organise discussion programmes and fast-breaking dinners aimed at strengthening school–family cooperation, he said, adding that participation would be voluntary.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

The final sunset of Ramadan last week found me below a mosque in the Bronx, in a basement cafeteria, elbow to elbow with hungry Muslims awaiting that last fast-breaking meal of the year.

From Slate • Apr. 5, 2025

Speaking to a group of young people at a Ramadan fast-breaking meal in Ankara on Tuesday, President Erdogan urged patience and common sense amid what he described as "very sensitive days."

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2025

With the same deft touch as one of her down-court passes for an assist to a fast-breaking teammate, Clark has connected present to past.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 3, 2024

Dave Mills, a vacuum cleaner off the back-boards, led a fast-breaking Seattle University team to victory last night.

From A Practical Guide to Self-Hypnosis by Powers, Melvin

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