expedited
adjective
ex·pe·dit·ed
ˈek-spə-ˌdī-təd 
: accelerated or sped up : promptly executed
The so-called "Registered Traveler" program is designed to allow those who have submitted personal information, been fingerprinted and then been given a security clearance to bypass regular crowded security lines and move through their own expedited checkpoints.—
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Sanderson said that these rules may preclude excellent teachers without these qualifications from being hired and that the state should loosen the requirements and allow for expedited or alternative certification.
—Ovetta Wiggins, Washington Post, 29 Dec. 2023
Shoppers willing to spend extra for expedited delivery have time to order goods online or send packages using the major carriers in the U.S.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2023
His attorneys sought an expedited sentencing due to his age.
—Peter Blumberg, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2024
Traditionally, concert-goers endured long lines for entry, but this year, Delta rewarded attendees who were SkyMilesⓇ Members with expedited access, ensuring Members could bypass the queues and swiftly gain priority.
—Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 28 Mar. 2024
Despite the Israeli snub elsewhere, Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav Gallant flew to Washington on Tuesday to present US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin with a wishlist of US weapons and equipment that Israel wants to buy and have delivered in an expedited manner.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN, 26 Mar. 2024
Such agreements generally require Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., to allow for votes on various amendments to the bill in return for an expedited final vote.
—Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 20 Mar. 2024
Glioblastoma would be a perfect candidate for such expedited treatment.
—Ourbrainbank, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Republicans have been seeking tighter standards for asylum seekers, expanded expedited removals and restricting Biden’s ability to admit classes of migrants on an emergency basis.
—Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2024
Ovetta Wiggins, Washington Post, 29 Dec. 2023
Shoppers willing to spend extra for expedited delivery have time to order goods online or send packages using the major carriers in the U.S.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2023
His attorneys sought an expedited sentencing due to his age.
—Peter Blumberg, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2024
Traditionally, concert-goers endured long lines for entry, but this year, Delta rewarded attendees who were SkyMilesⓇ Members with expedited access, ensuring Members could bypass the queues and swiftly gain priority.
—Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 28 Mar. 2024
Despite the Israeli snub elsewhere, Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav Gallant flew to Washington on Tuesday to present US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin with a wishlist of US weapons and equipment that Israel wants to buy and have delivered in an expedited manner.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN, 26 Mar. 2024
Such agreements generally require Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., to allow for votes on various amendments to the bill in return for an expedited final vote.
—Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 20 Mar. 2024
Glioblastoma would be a perfect candidate for such expedited treatment.
—Ourbrainbank, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Republicans have been seeking tighter standards for asylum seekers, expanded expedited removals and restricting Biden’s ability to admit classes of migrants on an emergency basis.
—Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2024
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“Expedited.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/expedited. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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