Getting you there faster, it lessens the shock considerably (5,3)

I believe the answer is:

short cut

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'getting' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for short cut that I've seen before include "Time- or distance-saving route" , "Route saving time and distance" , "Easier way" , "Quicker way" , "Removal of most locks" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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