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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Finally, organize your physical workspace daily to reduce stress and cognitive overload, facilitating a smoother transition to personal life.
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That very same example suggests that there is still cultural work to do in facilitating life transition.
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Australia is accelerating efforts to protect frontline troops from the growing threat of small drones, awarding a contract to defense technology firm OpenWorks under the Australian Defence Force’s Land 156 counter-drone program.
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ReelShort is accelerating its Southeast Asia expansion with a new strategic partnership with Philippine telecommunications giant Globe, even as founder and CEO Joey Jia says the future of the company extends far beyond microdramas.
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