expedite
verb (used with object)
to speed up the progress of; hasten.
has expedited
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present perfectof expedite (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The company has expedited the purchase of crude from Saudi Arabia via ports in the Gulf of Aden by adjusting pipeline routes to avoid the strait.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 23, 2026
Mr. Smith, in Thursday’s legal filing, told the justices the high court has expedited cases ahead of judgment from a court of appeals in prior cases such as United States v.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 21, 2023
Spokesman John Milburn said in a news release that the office is “aware of the urgency” of the matter and has expedited and nearly completed its initial review of the Lottery’s proposed regulations.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 18, 2022
Kirby said said the new package marks the third time the president has expedited emergency security assistance for Ukraine’s defense in recent months using the Presidential Drawdown Authority.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 26, 2022
But that is not what has expedited my wishing to board.
From The Homesteader A Novel by Oscar Micheaux
