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'fast forward a year' is correct and usable in written English
You can use this phrase to refer figuratively to a period of time that has passed in a very swift or quick manner, or to refer to a period of time that will pass quickly. For example, "She was still in college this time last year, but now she's graduated – it's amazing how you can fast forward a year!"
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Now, fast forward a year.
But let's fast forward a year from now and assume Fed tightening is on track.
Fast forward a year and a bit and the joke's on me.
Fast forward a year, when Mr. Forrester started his own successful campaign for the same office.
Fast forward a year, and just before the ASU game, they told me they had found something on his lung.
Fast forward a year and when my son was in tears, his sister handed him his cherished toy cat.
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Fast forward a year-and-a-half, and voila!
Let's fast-forward a year to October 2009.
"Fast-forward a year and these lads need a lot of pats on the back.
Fast-forward a year, and things have not been as rosy for Ángel.
Fast-forward a year and Sainsbury is determined to make amends.
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