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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The game plan is to hit first, before the defense can react and adjust, something the Dolphins often did well with McDaniel as their head coach, Barry coaching the offensive line and Tua Tagovailoa quarterbacking an up-tempo offense.
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Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
Adelman's teams were defined by an up-tempo, ball-movement-heavy offense built around stars including Chris Webber, Vlade Divac, Mike Bibby, Peja Stojaković and Doug Christie, who is the Kings' current head coach.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Carolina’s likely going to need to lean on both styles against a more up-tempo opponent here.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 20 May 2026
By the end of the drive, the up-tempo tune was half-done.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
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Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
Adelman's teams were defined by an up-tempo, ball-movement-heavy offense built around stars including Chris Webber, Vlade Divac, Mike Bibby, Peja Stojaković and Doug Christie, who is the Kings' current head coach.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Carolina’s likely going to need to lean on both styles against a more up-tempo opponent here.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 20 May 2026
By the end of the drive, the up-tempo tune was half-done.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for up-tempo
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“Up-tempo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/up-tempo. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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