expedited
Americanadjective
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done, sent, or made to happen quickly or promptly, especially more quickly than usual; hastened.
Getting the expedited treatment meant he could return to work sooner.
Expedited mail delivery is available for an extra charge.
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issued or dispatched, as an official document or letter.
Since the matter has not been briefed or argued, an expedited edict of this court takes away a constitutional right.
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Carter ordered an expedited hearing on the state’s and county’s motions to dismiss the case and the government’s motion for a preliminary injunction.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2026
A grand jury, however, might convene only once a month, requiring the need for an expedited procedure.
From Slate ● Nov. 3, 2026
That is superior mineral resources, expedited permitting and speed to cash flow, Ganoza said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
Companies are also taking a hard look at pricier expedited orders, calculating whether some customers can wait or even if some can pick up their orders themselves.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026
We have seen that each step in oxidation is directed and expedited by a specific enzyme.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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