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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The fresh data marked two consecutive months of rising inflation, extending a bout of accelerated price increases that has reversed some of the progress made in lowering inflation earlier in the year.
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
What's more, widespread kerosene use for fuel at army posts has seen reports leak of accelerated melting – and trash accumulation – at these spots along the glacier.
—New Atlas, 10 Dec. 2024
The hope is that potential for accelerated production will spark creativity and, eventually, create compelling new products.
—William Earl, Variety, 29 Nov. 2024
The accelerated learning programs provide children like Muqadas (and even a few adults like Salma) with the opportunity to complete middle school in just 20 months.
—Unicef Usa, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
What's more, widespread kerosene use for fuel at army posts has seen reports leak of accelerated melting – and trash accumulation – at these spots along the glacier.
—New Atlas, 10 Dec. 2024
The hope is that potential for accelerated production will spark creativity and, eventually, create compelling new products.
—William Earl, Variety, 29 Nov. 2024
The accelerated learning programs provide children like Muqadas (and even a few adults like Salma) with the opportunity to complete middle school in just 20 months.
—Unicef Usa, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Accelerated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accelerated. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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