as in to facilitate
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to cause (something) to happen faster
They've asked the judge to expedite the lawsuits. We'll do what we can to expedite the processing of your insurance claim.
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That all came to a head at the conclusion of the 2022 season, when concussions kept Alex Bowman out of the playoffs and helped expedite the retirement of former Cup Series champion Kurt Busch.
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2025
The launch site apparently escaped significant damage, which should help expedite Isar's recovery.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 31 Mar. 2025
Trump has since doubled down on his claims that Maduro deliberately sent thousands of hardened criminals into the U.S., characterizing it as an invasion and citing it as justification for invoking war-time powers to expedite deportations.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
Guests are also able to use the exclusive Delta One check-in area at terminal 3 arrivals, which includes concierge check-in service and expedited security—perhaps the most celeb-worthy perk of all.
—Nina Ruggiero, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2025
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2025
The launch site apparently escaped significant damage, which should help expedite Isar's recovery.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 31 Mar. 2025
Trump has since doubled down on his claims that Maduro deliberately sent thousands of hardened criminals into the U.S., characterizing it as an invasion and citing it as justification for invoking war-time powers to expedite deportations.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
Guests are also able to use the exclusive Delta One check-in area at terminal 3 arrivals, which includes concierge check-in service and expedited security—perhaps the most celeb-worthy perk of all.
—Nina Ruggiero, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2025
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“Expedite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expedite. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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