Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fast-forwarding
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In response, Russia pivoted towards eastward to China again, signing the Power of Siberia Pipeline, and then accelerating the development of payment systems like Mir and System for Transfer of Financial Messages (SPFS) to circumvent Western financial systems.—
Earl Carr,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025 -
If the slow-burn romances between Jim and Pam and, eventually, Dwight and Angela gave the original series heart, The Paper establishes several workplace pairings immediately and plainly, accelerating their advancement.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
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Warmer temperatures increase evaporation, drying out rivers, reservoirs, soil and vegetation, and speeding up Earth’s water cycle as more water goes back into the air for precipitation.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Another house-sized space rock, spanning around 58 feet, is also speeding towards Earth tomorrow, according to NASA, joined by a 35-foot-diameter asteroid expected to get with 500,000 miles of our planet.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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The Historic Third Ward Architectural Review Board is awaiting the federal agency's decision before proceeding.—
Tom Daykin,
jsonline.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Crews are awaiting verification to confirm safe conditions before proceeding with further Coast Guard investigations onboard the vessel.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Aug. 2025
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Pacify’s upcoming white paper maps doula coverage state by state, highlighting where insurance reimbursement is advancing and where opportunities remain.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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More broadly, supporters say, advancing AI can deliver productivity gains and economic growth—not to mention breakthroughs in medicine and quality of life.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
27 Aug. 2025
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They can often be used to predict solar activity and how the solar cycle is progressing.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Grant, Phillips and Biggers are all progressing at a respectable rate, and each should be capable of handling 400 snaps apiece for this defense.—
Omar Kelly
August 26,
Miami Herald,
26 Aug. 2025
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Howarth will begin taping in mid-September, with his debut coming later this year.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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At the last minute, however, a friend whose visions Saloy had always trusted dreamed of water coming, and Saloy decided to evacuate with an elderly neighbor and her dog.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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Video footage from the day shows Beau, 4, pacing the hallway and sitting miserably after his little brother said goodbye to him before going to school.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
31 Aug. 2025
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At several points he could be seen pacing back and forth inside the room.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
27 Aug. 2025
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