fast-tracked

past tense of fast-track

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of fast-tracked The Sánchez government's measure was fast-tracked via a decree that amends immigration laws. ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026 The Sánchez government’s measure was fast-tracked via a decree that amends immigration laws. Suman Naishadham, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026 The state senate passed Weiner’s bill 30-10, above the threshold legislation needs to be fast-tracked into law immediately after the governor signs it, in late January. Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026 They also fast-tracked that letter to go before the Unified Government Board of Commissioners on Thursday. Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026 Lawmakers fast-tracked the measure ahead of the commemoration on March 31 — Chavez's birthday — by suspending the rules to bypass committees and immediately take the legislation for a vote. Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026 When Nebraska came calling, Frager fast-tracked his graduation to reclassify and then arrived only to find out that Hoiberg was leaning toward a redshirt season. Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026 No comprehensive plan Above all, Dallasites should be asking civic leaders why a decision about City Hall is being fast-tracked when there is still no plan for the space freed by the remaking of the adjacent Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. Mark Lamster architecture Critic, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026 The new federal parking funding is being fast-tracked to states such as Florida, Ohio and Tennessee. Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fast-tracked
Verb
  • China accelerated its domestic chipmaking efforts after Washington tightened restrictions on Huawei Technologies in 2020, cutting the company off from TSMC.
    Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Prince was able to free the ATV and accelerated toward the deputy, striking him and knocking him to the ground.
    Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 30 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The baby was last, which might have been why doctors were able to briefly restart a heartbeat once he was rushed to the hospital after his father returned home.
    Monica Hesse, Washington Post, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Security cameras on the Chinese side of the border captured people running from a wall of debris as floodwaters rushed through a border crossing, sweeping away vehicles and buildings.
    Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The threat of shortages pushed countries across Asia to impose export bans, cut import duties, and start rationing fuel to maintain supplies.
    Katie Silver, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The extreme heat pushed up air conditioning electricity demand, while heavy storms simultaneously dealt a blow to power supplies in parts of the country.
    , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

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“Fast-tracked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fast-tracked. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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