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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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
The Postal Service typically goes to great lengths to handle election mail in an expedited and careful manner.
From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026
Graves said that Public Counsel filed its complaint with the California Education Department because it can carry out an expedited complaint process in as little as 60 days.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
Apple also requested an expedited discovery schedule in the case and alleged in a court filing that nearly a dozen other former employees may have been involved in the purported theft.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
Koffi didn’t have several masters, or a decade of time to play catch-up, so she was getting the expedited experience.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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