fast forward

Example Sentences

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But fast forward four years and you find deep energy-linked frustration in the heart of Europe once again.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

When you look at the number of overs taken to complete the game, it was Test cricket on fast forward.

From BBC • Nov. 23, 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

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

It was as though Harry’s memory was on fast forward.

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling