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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Today's announcement reflects our request to expedite implementation of the Social Security Fairness Act.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
Social Security Administration Announces Acceleration Of Social Security Fairness Act Benefits
The Social Security Administration is expediting benefits under the Social Security Fairness Act, which will impact over 3.2 million Americans.
—Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Even before the Palisades fire was contained, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order suspending certain environmental laws, among other actions, to expedite rebuilding.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
Jones made his preference to be traded public this week, hoping to expedite the process ahead of the March 7 trade deadline.
—Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
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David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
Social Security Administration Announces Acceleration Of Social Security Fairness Act Benefits
The Social Security Administration is expediting benefits under the Social Security Fairness Act, which will impact over 3.2 million Americans.
—Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Even before the Palisades fire was contained, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order suspending certain environmental laws, among other actions, to expedite rebuilding.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
Jones made his preference to be traded public this week, hoping to expedite the process ahead of the March 7 trade deadline.
—Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
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