as in facilitated
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to cause (something) to happen faster
They've asked the judge to expedite the lawsuits. We'll do what we can to expedite the processing of your insurance claim.
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Recent Examples of expedited
That said, expedited screening lanes are not always faster than regular screening, both Henderson and Dong warned.
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Shannon Bond, NPR, 21 Mar. 2026
Under the new rules, Chinese investments in Indian companies will be expedited and processed within 60 days as long as the ownership of the firms stays with Indian shareholders, the note said.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
His appeal, which will be handled by the players’ association, will be expedited.
—Brittany Ghiroli, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Israeli officials have hinted the strike was expedited to exploit a daylight window of opportunity when senior Iranian leaders met.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 1 Mar. 2026
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Shannon Bond, NPR, 21 Mar. 2026
Under the new rules, Chinese investments in Indian companies will be expedited and processed within 60 days as long as the ownership of the firms stays with Indian shareholders, the note said.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
His appeal, which will be handled by the players’ association, will be expedited.
—Brittany Ghiroli, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Israeli officials have hinted the strike was expedited to exploit a daylight window of opportunity when senior Iranian leaders met.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 1 Mar. 2026
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Since then, Switzerland has facilitated talks and served as a diplomatic backchannel between the United States and Iran, even hosting negotiations for agreements like the 2015 JCPOA nuclear agreement.—
Philippe Welti,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Hobbs Realty and Holden Beach Vacations have facilitated vacationers’ stays on the island since 1977 and 1981, respectively.—
Kristy Tolley,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2026
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At Cedarvale Winery in Logan Township, New Jersey, fourth-generation farmer Ed Gaventa said early warmth has also accelerated growth in his vineyards — raising concerns as temperatures drop.—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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With the 20-shop agreement, RBH qualifies for the brand’s 50/50 Large Area Developer Incentive Program, an initiative designed to support franchise partners committed to accelerated and multi-unit growth.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Expedited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expedited. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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