How to Use fast-track in a Sentence

fast-track

1 of 3 adjective
  • Going too heavy too soon will fast-track an injury.
    — Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2025
  • New trainees have been sent through a fast-track course that has cut training time in half.
    — Nick Miroff, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2026
  • The justices have been wary of acting on these fast-track disputes.
    — David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2024
  • And the Angels of the last three seasons have been known to fast-track their prospects to the big leagues.
    — Sarah Valenzuela, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2023
  • The high court declined to fast-track the case and instead let the appeals process continue.
    — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2024
  • The lawsuit challenges the executive order meant to fast-track oil and gas projects.
    — Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 13 Aug. 2025
  • Chancery court judges in the state are recognized as business-law experts who can hear cases on a fast-track basis.
    — Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 1 Feb. 2024
  • To attract interest, the White House had to promise a fast-track process.
    — Robert Frank, CNBC, 8 May 2026
  • The Senate also agreed on Tuesday to fast-track the bill to Trump’s desk.
    — Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 19 Nov. 2025
  • The drug was given a fast-track approval based on the results of a phase 2 clinical trial.
    — Erika Edwards, NBC News, 16 Feb. 2024
  • Small bites of big experience—via fractional execs—can fast-track growth.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
  • Attendees were advised to arrive two hours early, and the test-takers had no fast-track lane to themselves.
    — Dan Greene, New Yorker, 20 June 2026
  • Chancery Court judges in the state are recognized as business-law experts who can hear cases on a fast-track basis.
    — Madlin Mekelburg, Fortune, 16 Feb. 2024
  • Some have signed up to fight for Russia, on the promise of windfall salaries and fast-track Russian passports.
    — Valerie Hopkins, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024
  • Once the two were on board, Netflix landed the package with plans to fast-track it into production when the deals are closed.
    — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2025
  • That means TikTok being forced to sell, or face a possible ban, is on the fast-track to becoming law.
    — Bobby Allyn, NPR, 20 Apr. 2024
  • The forms fast-track a trespassing charge, which would normally require that a property owner make a complaint.
    — John C. Moritz, USA TODAY, 9 Aug. 2023
  • Unsurprisingly, any solution that promises to fast-track this process will be welcomed.
    — David Paffenholz, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Lastly, the airline has also extended its fast-track promotion to earn Gold elite status.
    — Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2024
  • There are also fast-track opportunities.
    — Kyle Tatelbaum, CNN Money, 23 June 2026
  • The city should cut rebuilding red tape with permit amnesty, fee waivers and a dedicated case manager to fast-track rebuilding.
    — Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
  • Last month, the Supreme Court refused to decide this issue on a fast-track basis, as Smith requested.
    — David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2024
  • The couple, both 76, decided to fast-track a move after Donn was diagnosed with cancer.
    — Rachel Siegel, Washington Post, 13 Nov. 2023
  • Every tool is designed to cut through uncertainty, fast-track growth, and launch a coaching business that actually works.
    — Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
  • The drug had fast-track status at the FDA, and had recently been proven safe in a Phase One trial.
    — Nick Stern, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2025
  • The move is anticipated to fast-track future federal review and funding.
    — Idaho Statesman, 22 Aug. 2025
  • At the time, the hope was to fast-track the project – soon dashed when Swift’s record-breaking Eras Tour was announced and later extended.
    — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 7 Oct. 2025
  • The court, which has a 6-3 conservative majority, also agreed to fast-track the appeal.
    — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Fremantle plans to use the fund to fast-track production of various projects from its network of production companies.
    — Patrick Frater, Variety, 31 Aug. 2023
  • Offer paid apprenticeships and fast-track training for entry-level IT roles.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025

fast-track

2 of 3 verb
  • Don’t try to fast-track them out with false optimism.
    — Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Three strategic levers will help fast-track their journey.
    — Dave McCann, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
  • On the other hand, a trade could fast-track him to the playoffs, at long last.
    — Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Learning to code was once a fast-track ticket to success.
    — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Such a move would fast-track their deportation and limit due process.
    — Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 9 Feb. 2026
  • The commission fast-tracked the final vote, which was not set to happen on Thursday.
    — Fritz Farrow, ABC News, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Kraft made a mistake in fast-tracking Jerod Mayo’s hiring last season.
    — Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
  • In Utah, the Mammoth might’ve found a genius way to fast-track that brand permanence.
    — Chris Branch, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
  • The project, which Deadline first told you about, is in fast-track development, with the writers’ room open.
    — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The plucky kid who seemingly had a fast-track job and a beyond-dreams wife is now desperately snorting it all away.
    — Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The news prompted lawmakers to fast-track a name change for the upcoming holiday.
    — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2026
  • It’s set up to fast-track energy storage innovation and close supply-chain gaps.
    — Lana Ferguson, Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
  • The court agreed to take up the matter late last year, putting it on a fast-track timeline that should produce a final ruling by the end of June.
    — WSJ, 28 Feb. 2023
  • In the age of fast-track renovations and turnkey new builds, taking five years to finish a house might sound like a design cautionary tale.
    — Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Most agreed the state should fast-track new reservoirs, raise some existing dams and increase water recycling to boost supply.
    — Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The Sánchez government’s measure was fast-tracked via a decree that amends immigration laws.
    — Suman Naishadham, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
  • The Sánchez government's measure was fast-tracked via a decree that amends immigration laws.
    — ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
  • The current administration would likely fast-track the approval process.
    — U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
  • The center will introduce a new bachelor’s degree in space physics and data science, and a new fast-track master’s degree.
    — Samuel O’Neal 10, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Adding to its appeal, purchases above certain thresholds can also help fast-track residency.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Despite Newsom’s efforts to fast-track the project, it has been stalled by environmental reviews and lawsuits.
    — Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
  • For Fatu, a strong showing against the company's franchise babyface would fast-track him into permanent main-event contention.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
  • This is a fast-track nursing degree program for individuals who hold a bachelor’s degree in a field other than nursing.
    — Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Kasnsas lawmakers have been using it for years to circumvent public attention and fast-track controversial bills.
    — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2026
  • As part of those efforts to fast-track the release of children, officials removed several steps in the sponsor vetting process for certain cases.
    — Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2023
  • Senators could bypass formal votes with unanimous consent at any step of the process, if all 100 members agree to fast-track passage.
    — CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Chicago should create a fast-track pop-up permit allowing temporary retail, restaurants and cultural spaces to open in weeks rather than months.
    — Liam Stanton, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Congressional leaders must still reach a deal that fast-tracks the legislation across the Senate floor, as a single senator can hold the bill up.
    — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 29 Jan. 2026
  • The Biden administration wasn’t exactly fast-tracking the process.
    — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
  • And Bishop’s formal recantation helped to fast-track the overturning of the convictions.
    — Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 28 Jan. 2026

fast track

3 of 3 noun
  • Webb has been on the fast track ever since.
    — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 23 Jan. 2026
  • But could be on the fast track to the majors?
    — Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2026
  • James appeared to be on the fast track a year ago.
    — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025
  • Cox wasn’t on the fast track to the majors by any means.
    — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
  • Of course, a child is a fast track into the heart of the city.
    — Stanley Stewart, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Mar. 2021
  • Here are 18 shrubs that put your landscape on the fast track.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 10 June 2025
  • But what might seem like starting strong is a fast track to injury.
    — Erica Sloan, SELF, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Here are 18 shrubs that put your landscape on the fast track.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
  • That constant cycling in and out of the cold is a fast track to spoilage.
    — Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 19 Apr. 2026
  • Spending the day hunched over a laptop is a fast track to neck and back pain.
    — Chris Morris, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2022
  • Hartline is on the fast track to become a head coach at a big-time school.
    — Terry Pluto, cleveland, 26 July 2022
  • These casual-cool pants are on the fast track to be the new ‘it’ style.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025
  • That’s a fast track to resentment.
    — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
  • During the first two decades, the mother of four got off the fast track — twice.
    — Shirley Leung, BostonGlobe.com, 29 Dec. 2021
  • Lean muscle gives you a better shape and can fast track you to get tighter and more toned.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 27 July 2021
  • The bill failed to pass the House last month when Democrats sought to fast track it.
    — Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN, 18 Mar. 2022
  • Some even see it as a fast track to headcount reduction.
    — Harvard Business Review, 26 June 2026
  • That project landed a director last week and is on the fast track.
    — Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 May 2018
  • Mindy Kaling is on the fast track to bonafide fashion icon status.
    — Jennifer Chan, Peoplemag, 16 Oct. 2022
  • Meanwhile, the Harts are on a fast track, their abuse ignored.
    — Jessica Ferri, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2023
  • Because of his age, McGhee may need to be placed on a fast track.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
  • Alex Singleton hoped for the fast track.
    — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 25 Nov. 2025
  • Payton knows a fast start is the fast track to a division title.
    — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 11 Aug. 2025
  • Warm weather plus wet media is a fast track to root rot, Kondrat warns.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2026
  • The court has put the case on a fast track, making a ruling possible by the end of the year.
    — Greg Stohr, Fortune, 30 Nov. 2020
  • Lone Oak Tow Park boasts 16 jibs, a jump and a fast track tow rope.
    — Star Tribune, 5 Dec. 2020
  • This year, Bethune seems on the fast track to clear both the House and the Senate.
    — Dan Sweeney, Sun-Sentinel.com, 26 Oct. 2017
  • However, keeping your handbags here is a fast track to a messy closet.
    — Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2025
  • Similarly, there is no fast track to healing years of hurt and distrust.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2025
  • And right now, Ukraine is on a fast track to join the European Union.
    — Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2023

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