as in to accelerate
to cause to move or proceed fast or faster
we're going to fast-track this project so that the product is in the stores for the holiday shopping season
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Recent Examples of fast-track
The coalition was formed in April 2021 as a way to fast-track a green application of blockchain technology to fashion.
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Alison S. Cohn, Harper's BAZAAR, 16 Mar. 2023
The Oregon House passed a landmark package of housing legislation Wednesday that will pour $200 million into affordable housing and homelessness prevention while pushing to fast-track the construction of new homes.
—oregonlive, 15 Mar. 2023
But his office started a program to fast-track about 100 stagnant cases by bringing in lawyers to meet with defendants as advice council, review their cases and potentially work out a plea agreement.
—Hannah Ray Lambert, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2023
Microsoft proposed a monitoring trustee, an objective third-party assessor, and a fast-track dispute-resolution mechanism to help enforce those promises.
—Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 13 Mar. 2023
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Alison S. Cohn, Harper's BAZAAR, 16 Mar. 2023
The Oregon House passed a landmark package of housing legislation Wednesday that will pour $200 million into affordable housing and homelessness prevention while pushing to fast-track the construction of new homes.
—oregonlive, 15 Mar. 2023
But his office started a program to fast-track about 100 stagnant cases by bringing in lawyers to meet with defendants as advice council, review their cases and potentially work out a plea agreement.
—Hannah Ray Lambert, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2023
Microsoft proposed a monitoring trustee, an objective third-party assessor, and a fast-track dispute-resolution mechanism to help enforce those promises.
—Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 13 Mar. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fast-track
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Driving impressions The Sportage hybrid accelerates well from a standstill.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Environmental advocates have warned that this change would accelerate extinctions.—
Lois Parshley,
The Atlantic,
25 Aug. 2025
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Ashton Jeanty shrugged off a poor opening performance in the preseason by rushing for 33 yards and a touchdown on 7 carries last week.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Aug. 2025
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The Broncos will likely see the Brown who led the Bulls in both passing yards and rushing yards (809) in 2023.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Aug. 2025
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Over the past two years, unions in aerospace, construction, airline and rail sectors have pushed employers for higher pay, improved conditions and better benefits amid a tight labor market.—
Nathan Gomes,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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During the monsoon, the monsoonal ridge will push up into the Four Corners region, summoning moisture to the region below, but Arizona has been stuck in a dry, atmospheric pattern, with most of the activity limited to the far southeastern part of the state and New Mexico.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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