quick time

NOUN

normal marching pace

Synonyms

WEAK

double time double-quick time quick march quickstep quickstep march

Example Sentences

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I wouldn’t use the word “device,” but the house gives us a more poetic approach to how quick time moves.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

This is the second time England have tried it and the second time they have reverted to one gaffer in pretty quick time.

From BBC • Sep. 3, 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

The helmet was jerked from the head of the diver in wonderfully quick time, and then began a hurried effort to restore him to consciousness.

From The Battleship Boys at Sea Two Apprentices in Uncle Sam's Navy by Patchin, Frank Gee