fast-tracking

present participle of fast-track

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of fast-tracking In the meantime, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is fast-tracking pipeline projects to the extent its staff is able. Jordan Blum, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026 Critics on both sides of the aisle have warned that fast-tracking federal permitting for the data centers without regulation could put a strain on the country’s power grid. Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 29 Mar. 2026 Our administration has taken decisive action by securing federal emergency funding, fast-tracking environmental reviews, mobilizing design-build partnerships and continuing close cooperation with the federal administration to accelerate reconstruction. Wes Moore, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2026 For more than a year, Ukraine has been fast-tracking development of interceptor drones and has been using them in combat scenarios to down Iranian-style drones, which Russia has used in large numbers to wreak havoc on Ukrainian cities and the country's energy infrastructure. Tom Soufi Burridge, ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026 State lawmakers now are fast-tracking a $32-million appropriation needed to solicit bids for vendors to start upgrading technology platforms and improving a chatbot for Medicaid participants. David A. Lieb, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026 Some of the biggest changes include shortening the time projects are open for public comment, fast-tracking projects, and removing the requirement to announce when the federal government plans to start an environmental assessment. Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 25 Feb. 2026 There's a new initiative at Saint Vincent College that looks to combat the nationwide teacher shortage by fast-tracking students who wish to become educators. Christopher Derose, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026 Ryan Wrasse, a spokesperson for Senate Majority Leader John Thune, confirmed congressional leaders were gauging support early Thursday evening for fast-tracking the agreement through the Senate. Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fast-tracking
Verb
  • Because the pace of technological change is accelerating fast.
    Brittany Murrey, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Air Force officials have set a target of about $10 million per aircraft and are accelerating efforts to field the new system.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Leading the charge is fifth-year tailback Wayne Knight who has 345 rushing yards and eight touchdowns in just three games — matching the Bruins’ total rushing touchdown mark from last season.
    Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Turkey and Pakistan, with whom Riyadh signed a much-vaunted defence pact last month, aren’t rushing to help the Saudis out.
    The Week UK, TheWeek, 20 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The president was pushing back against calls by tech leaders such as Anthropic's Dario Amodei, OpenAI's Sam Altman and SpaceXAI's Elon Musk to have greater government oversight of AI.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
  • With yields now notching over 5%, longer-term interest rates across the economy are increasing, pushing up borrowing costs on the national debt as a result.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2026

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“Fast-tracking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fast-tracking. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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