accelerated
adjective
ac·cel·er·at·ed
ik-ˈse-lə-ˌrā-təd 
ak-
1
: occurring or developing at a faster rate than usual
an industry that is growing at an accelerated pace
2
: designed to be completed in a shorter length of time than usual
taking an accelerated course in English
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Researchers also discovered a link between accelerated aging and the development of some early-onset cancers, often defined as cancers diagnosed in people younger than 55.
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Maggie O'Neill, Health, 18 Apr. 2024
Two coalitions of Republican states have sued the Biden administration to block a separate repayment plan that offers an accelerated path to loan forgiveness.
—Collin Binkley, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2024
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Maggie O'Neill, Health, 18 Apr. 2024
Two coalitions of Republican states have sued the Biden administration to block a separate repayment plan that offers an accelerated path to loan forgiveness.
—Collin Binkley, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2024
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“Accelerated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accelerated. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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