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 stock, which is down nearly 33% year-to-date, has notched a fresh 52-week low since news of the accelerated restructuring first came to light last week.
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Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
Superintendents from both districts held news conferences to mark the achievement, which is based on several metrics, including student performance, graduation rates, and success in accelerated coursework.
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Joan Murray,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
The agency’s current Eight-Year Construction Work Plan includes major investments in Interstate 35 widening, the Chickasha Bypass and the accelerated replacement of the Roosevelt Bridge over Lake Texoma.
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Stephen Martin,
Oklahoma Watch,
28 June 2026
The accelerated filing windows and rigorous liability standards introduced in 2023 may increase the importance of timely documentation and understanding available legal processes.
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Matthew Kayser,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
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Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
Superintendents from both districts held news conferences to mark the achievement, which is based on several metrics, including student performance, graduation rates, and success in accelerated coursework.
—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
The agency’s current Eight-Year Construction Work Plan includes major investments in Interstate 35 widening, the Chickasha Bypass and the accelerated replacement of the Roosevelt Bridge over Lake Texoma.
—
Stephen Martin,
Oklahoma Watch,
28 June 2026
The accelerated filing windows and rigorous liability standards introduced in 2023 may increase the importance of timely documentation and understanding available legal processes.
—
Matthew Kayser,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
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“Accelerated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accelerated. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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