quick time
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of quick time
First recorded in 1795–1805
Example Sentences
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Upward forces from the ocean water could "lift" the thinning ice essentially all at once, they argue - causing icebergs to break off and the glacier to retreat in quick time.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2025
“That’s a pretty significant shift in a pretty quick time period.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2024
In cloudy conditions at the Monte Carlo Country Club, Djokovic secured two service breaks to lead 4-0 in quick time, before Safiullin finally held serve.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 9, 2024
Brook’s dismissal, edging Josh Hazlewood behind to Alex Carey, brought Bairstow to the crease and he crunched 34 not out in quick time alongside Root, who had dropped anchor by this point.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 29, 2023
We were marched in review, first at common time, then at quick time.
From History of the Dewitt guard, company A, 50th regiment National guard, state of New York by Unknown
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