fast-moving

[ fast-moo-ving, fahst- ]

adjective

1. moving or capable of moving at high speed.
2. (of a novel, play, or the like) having sustained action and interest with events following one another rapidly; lively in plot.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fast-moving¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

But while the authors of this letter recognise these achievements, they feel that the slow-moving COP process is “no longer fit for purpose” in dealing with a fast-moving climate crisis.

From BBC

Into this all-too-real context Netflix plunks the second season of “Arcane,” the vividly colorful and fast-moving adult animated steampunk adventure series based on Riot’s “League of Legends” video games.

From Salon

The Mountain fire ignited amid dangerous red flag conditions that officials warned had the potential to create extremely fast-moving fires.

From Los Angeles Times

Within an hour, officials had issued the first evacuation orders around Moorpark as they tried to respond to the fast-moving blaze.

From Los Angeles Times

Around 5 p.m., he proclaimed a state of emergency in Ventura County to help mobilize resources to combat the fast-moving fire.

From Los Angeles Times