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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“Given the fast-moving pace of our industries, this requires us to constantly assess how to foster a more agile and technologically-enabled workforce to meet tomorrow’s needs,” D’Amaro wrote.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
A moratorium signals uncertainty to companies deciding where to build, and in a fast-moving sector, even a temporary pause can redirect projects permanently.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
But there is a lesson within these fast-moving developments.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
Sitting between the Atlantic and continental Europe, the UK is also exposed to fast-moving weather fronts, which can bring sudden shifts in temperature, wind, and precipitation.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
A fast-moving cloud was sailing right toward us.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
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