Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fast-forwarding
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Soriot rejects the idea that his investments in China risk accelerating the disruption of the science base in the UK and Europe.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 2026 -
In the fourth quarter, revenues in the region were up 11 percent at constant currency, accelerating on the previous quarter, despite a challenging comparable base.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Early in my freshman year of college, a speeding car struck my twin brother, Jim, on a street near our campus.—
Christopher Beha,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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Traffic violations like speeding.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Plans are proceeding to transform a former Menomonee Valley factory that's been vacant for around 40 years into 47 apartments.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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Students work to achieve mastery, or a 90% and above score, before proceeding to the next grade level.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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The planned 90,000-square-foot project would represent the most significant change to the White House grounds in decades and is advancing even as it is challenged in court and questioned on Capitol Hill.—
Dan Diamond,
Washington Post,
14 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, technology—particularly artificial intelligence—is advancing faster than governance systems can keep pace.—
Alan H.H. Fleischmann,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
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Molinar presented mid-year MAP data on Tuesday night at the school board meeting, showing how students in kindergarten through eighth grade are progressing compared to their national peers.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Feb. 2026
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Boswell has returned to practice, but Illinois needs to evaluate how his hand is progressing this week.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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There are finally clues to sift through, and everyone hopes that answers are coming soon and that hopefully Nancy can be recovered alive and well.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
13 Feb. 2026
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Recruitment is expected to begin in coming weeks.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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Malinin had purposely not done it at these Milan Games, pacing himself for this big finale.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2026
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Hannah D’Angelo tallied a hat trick for Pembroke (14-2), pacing the attack to anchor a 4-1 win over Norwell/Scituate/Abington in Patriot League play.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Fast-forwarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fast-forwarding. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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