speed dating
noun
: an event at which each participant converses individually with all the prospective partners for a few minutes in order to select those with whom dates are desired
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The channel produces videos with themes such as blind dates, 21 questions, and speed dating.
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Esther Sun, Sacramento Bee, 9 July 2024
At the end of the speed dating round, Bert chose Karli, Caitlin, April, Lauren, and Caity to go back to the farm with him.
—Keryn Donnelly, refinery29.com, 20 May 2024
Carlson encourages fellow singles to give speed dating a try.
—Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
The company saw a 63% surge in speed dating events from 2021 to 2022.
—Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
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Esther Sun, Sacramento Bee, 9 July 2024
At the end of the speed dating round, Bert chose Karli, Caitlin, April, Lauren, and Caity to go back to the farm with him.
—Keryn Donnelly, refinery29.com, 20 May 2024
Carlson encourages fellow singles to give speed dating a try.
—Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
The company saw a 63% surge in speed dating events from 2021 to 2022.
—Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
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“Speed dating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speed%20dating. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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