up-tempo
adjective
up-tem·po
ˈəp-ˌtem-(ˌ)pō 
: having a fast-moving tempo
up-tempo music
an aggressive up-tempo style of basketball
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Despite some lapses, the Buffalo Sabres played to their speedy, up-tempo attacking identity in winning Game 1 against Montreal.
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ABC News, 7 May 2026
Her witty lyrics told stories about situations that most anyone could relate to – namely, money and love – blended with up-tempo, thumping beats.
—Margena A. Christian, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
Dane Brugler’s analysis A two-year starter at Tennessee (and three-year starter overall), Brazzell was an outside receiver (exclusively to the right of the formation) in head coach Josh Heupel’s up-tempo spread scheme.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Donovan installed an up-tempo offense in 2024-25 after trading DeRozan and Caruso, but the Bulls were never more than a play-in contender, and dealt LaVine in February to end that long and dysfunctional chapter.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 7 May 2026
Her witty lyrics told stories about situations that most anyone could relate to – namely, money and love – blended with up-tempo, thumping beats.
—Margena A. Christian, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
Dane Brugler’s analysis A two-year starter at Tennessee (and three-year starter overall), Brazzell was an outside receiver (exclusively to the right of the formation) in head coach Josh Heupel’s up-tempo spread scheme.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Donovan installed an up-tempo offense in 2024-25 after trading DeRozan and Caruso, but the Bulls were never more than a play-in contender, and dealt LaVine in February to end that long and dysfunctional chapter.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
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“Up-tempo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/up-tempo. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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