fast time

nounInformal.

Origin of fast time

An Americanism dating back to 1930–35

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If I wanted to run a fast time, I’m not going to stick with the pack.
Athing Mu Wins Gold in 800 Meters at the Tokyo Olympics, the First U.S. Woman to Win the Race Since 1968 | Sean Gregory/Tokyo | August 3, 2021 | Time
On November 22, Kandi proved just how fast time flies when she shared a few happy birthday messages to baby Blaze on social media.
Kandi Burruss Celebrates Daughter Blaze Tucker’s 1st Birthday | Jasmine Grant | November 23, 2020 | Essence.com
If you’re not familiar with marathon times — 2 hours and 25 minutes, for more than 26 miles, that is a very fast time.
The Zero-Minute Workout (Ep. 383 Rebroadcast) | Stephen J. Dubner | January 2, 2020 | Freakonomics
Driving his ship in a fog to make fast time he cut a schooner in half and stove his bows in.
The Viking Blood | Frederick William Wallace
I heard the hounds and presently saw a big, white coyote making fast time through the forest glades.
Tales of lonely trails | Zane Grey

The road over which we had traveled is not favorable for fast time.
British Highways And Byways From A Motor Car | Thomas D. Murphy
The trail was open, we made fast time, and when the sun had begun to cast a shadow before us we were going down-hill.
The Young Forester | Zane Grey
Helter skelter and making as fast time as they could, the little party set out to retrace their steps to their landing place.
The Go Ahead Boys and the Treasure Cave | Ross Kay

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