as in facilitating
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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 expediting
In my assessment, meaningful reforms focus on empowering registers of deeds to substantively review suspicious documents before recording them; simplifying and expediting quiet title proceedings; and expanding civil remedies so victims can recover the costs associated with clearing their title.
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Donovan McCarty,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
Justice Jorge Labarga wrote a dissent arguing the court did have jurisdiction, and chiding the First DCA for not expediting a review by the Florida Supreme Court.
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Gray Rohrer,
Sun Sentinel,
10 June 2026
Justice Jorge Labarga wrote a dissent arguing the court did have jurisdiction, and chiding the 1st DCA for not expediting a review by the Florida Supreme Court.
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Cbs Miami Team,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Assumes the Legislature will make various changes to statute aimed at expediting project delivery, reducing costs, facilitating financing, and increasing the agency’s flexibility.
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Jon Coupal,
Oc Register,
25 May 2026
In the below interview, Kelley and Anderson further break down the season one finale with Paul McCrane’s judge expediting the court proceedings, the fate of certain romantic relationships and areas to explore in season two.
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Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
20 May 2026
Mayor Mamdani announced on Wednesday a slate of changes aimed at at expediting the construction and leasing process for affordable housing.
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Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
13 May 2026
For Murakami, this isn’t about the financial security of his next contract or expediting his team’s rebuild.
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Sam Blum,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
Under that directive, the DOJ has been tasked with expediting review of these cases.
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Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
Donovan McCarty,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
Justice Jorge Labarga wrote a dissent arguing the court did have jurisdiction, and chiding the First DCA for not expediting a review by the Florida Supreme Court.
—
Gray Rohrer,
Sun Sentinel,
10 June 2026
Justice Jorge Labarga wrote a dissent arguing the court did have jurisdiction, and chiding the 1st DCA for not expediting a review by the Florida Supreme Court.
—
Cbs Miami Team,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Assumes the Legislature will make various changes to statute aimed at expediting project delivery, reducing costs, facilitating financing, and increasing the agency’s flexibility.
—
Jon Coupal,
Oc Register,
25 May 2026
In the below interview, Kelley and Anderson further break down the season one finale with Paul McCrane’s judge expediting the court proceedings, the fate of certain romantic relationships and areas to explore in season two.
—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
20 May 2026
Mayor Mamdani announced on Wednesday a slate of changes aimed at at expediting the construction and leasing process for affordable housing.
—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
13 May 2026
For Murakami, this isn’t about the financial security of his next contract or expediting his team’s rebuild.
—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
Under that directive, the DOJ has been tasked with expediting review of these cases.
—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expediting
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The Board is committed to ensuring that the revote is conducted fairly, transparently, and in full compliance with all applicable legal requirements, while facilitating a seamless Board transition prior to the start of the 2026–2027 school year in September.
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The firm helps athletes, teams and leagues grow—and eventually cash in on—their overseas fanbases, with organizing tours and activations, facilitating sponsorships, local social media accounts and region-specific content.
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The financial struggles led to them not being able to pay vendors, which led key brands to stop sending the retailers products to sell, further accelerating its decline.
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The move comes amid rising demand for local asset servicing, with Saudi Arabia accelerating the development of its capital markets as part of its Vision 2030 agenda.
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