Accelerated path of advancement (4)

I believe the answer is:

fast

(Other definitions for fast that I've seen before include "At high speed" , "Quick - stop eating" , "Abstain from food/drink" , "Starve; quick" , "Speedily - secured" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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