fast time
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of fast time
An Americanism dating back to 1930–35
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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
In a sport where supporters are used to being burned by things that seem too good to be true, some have cast shade on a relative unknown 30-year-old suddenly running such a fast time.
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2023
The Washington senior men easily won, in a fast time of 5 minutes, 39.444 seconds.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 18, 2023
Finally, keep in mind the adage that three things define a perfect project: fast time, high quality, or low cost.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 4, 2022
When I was in fifth grade, I didn’t know how fast time could move.
From "Harbor Me" by Jacqueline Woodson
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