quick march

noun

1. a march in quick time.

quick march

noun

1. a march at quick time or the order to proceed at such a pace

interjection

1. a command to commence such a march

Word History and Origins

Origin of quick march¹

First recorded in 1745–55

Example Sentences

Poorly equipped, with little training and less combat experience, the Americans had simple orders: hold their ground, or the British would have a quick march into the capital.

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Former President Trump has passed the first milestone in what his allies hope will be a quick march to a third presidential nomination.

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His Wagner contractors swept over military headquarters in southern Russia and mounted a quick march toward Moscow without any serious resistance.

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The four-week impasse ended after a quick march of roughly 750 feet from one side of the Capitol to the other.

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Lina moves fast, settling to a quick march down the dry tunnels.

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