as in expedience
suitability for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
the expediency of such a plan is questionable
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Recent Examples of expediency
Politics at odds with international obligations The evidence of the last few months is that political expediency sometimes trumps international obligations.
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Tim Lister, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
There are ripple effects across all the story’s players, touching on many aspects of our justice system, from substandard investigations that seed confirmation bias, to trials driven by political expediency and our need for good stories over the truth.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
The group is also the choice of expediency, since Russia offers troops, weapons, and training with no strings attached.
—Colin P. Clarke, Foreign Affairs, 11 May 2023
Built for expediency Texas Children's emergency department is next door to its urgent care.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 2 Feb. 2024
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Tim Lister, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
There are ripple effects across all the story’s players, touching on many aspects of our justice system, from substandard investigations that seed confirmation bias, to trials driven by political expediency and our need for good stories over the truth.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
The group is also the choice of expediency, since Russia offers troops, weapons, and training with no strings attached.
—Colin P. Clarke, Foreign Affairs, 11 May 2023
Built for expediency Texas Children's emergency department is next door to its urgent care.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 2 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expediency
Noun
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But to Trump and some of his advisers, the memo had a certain expedience.—
Shane Harris,
The Atlantic,
3 Jan. 2025
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This heady brew of commercial and geopolitical pressures is forcing TSMC executives to sign big contracts for wind and solar power, at times eschewing affordability for expedience.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
3 Sep. 2024
Noun
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Delaware's real estate market, in particular, has benefited from its appeal as a tax-friendly state and the desirability of locations like Rehoboth Beach.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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Resetting strategic priorities Achieving brand desirability is only part of the picture.—
Jill Standish,
Forbes,
9 Jan. 2025
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This is a win-win for financial prudence and the environment.—
Claus Jepsen,
Forbes,
5 Dec. 2024
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His insights extend beyond real estate, encompassing broader principles of financial prudence and personal development.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Expediency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expediency. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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