fast-moving
Americanadjective
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moving or capable of moving at high speed.
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(of a novel, play, or the like) having sustained action and interest with events following one another rapidly; lively in plot.
Etymology
Origin of fast-moving
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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"This is a fast-moving situation and we're still gathering details. We're working closely with local authorities and officials to understand exactly what happened," Amazon spokesperson Kelly Nantel said in the statement.
From Barron's ● Sep. 6, 2026
But a 10-mile stretch of Highway 1 is again closed because of a fast-moving fire threatening local landmarks, leaving Big Sur residents both on edge and frustrated.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
Thousands of people were forced to flee their homes as a fast-moving wildfire in a remote part of western Canada spread rapidly, doubling in size since it was first detected on Friday.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
During interviews in recent days, those closest to his administration painted a picture of a fast-moving dynamo, who became obsessed with his own legacy, compensation, and proximity to power.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
But the fast-moving events of those days not only prevented her plans from being carried out, they made her regret having conceived them.
From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
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