fast forward

Example Sentences

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Australian Test cricket has hit the fast forward button harder than most.

From BBC • Nov. 26, 2025

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

“But fast forward, a decade after, that’s all people want to wear.”

From Seattle Times • Oct. 26, 2023

“Let’s fast forward to where he’s actually been going.”

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling