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fast forward

[fast fawr-werd, fahst-] / ˈfæst ˈfɔr wərd, ˈfɑst- /
NOUN
function of going forward quickly
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Then fast forward just six weeks to images of Wilson pouring out of Alexandra Palace on Sunday, as he lifted the Paul Hunter Trophy and celebrated his maiden Masters triumph with his family.

From BBC • Jan. 18, 2026

He hasn’t watched live television in about a decade, using his TiVo to fast forward through commercials or speed past analysts’ banter during sports games.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025

It was not an optimistic scenario, but fast forward a year and the gamble has patently paid off.

From BBC • Jan. 25, 2025

The fast forward signed to be one of the Kraken’s top scoring threats hadn’t found the net since Jan. 4 — his only goal of the season.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 5, 2024

Happy memories of the dad he used to be flash behind my eyes like a photo album on fast forward.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam