as in expediency
suitability for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
the proven expedience of the carrot over the stick in getting the most out of people
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Recent Examples of expedience
The art world is a mercenary place where grudges often give way to expedience.
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Patrick Radden Keefe, The New Yorker, 24 July 2023
Fitting two systems to the M70 was mostly a matter of expedience: Bosch does not make a twelve-cylinder version of its Motronic system.
—Csaba Csere, Car and Driver, 8 Apr. 2023
That is one of a few parts of this compact that spurred the legal challenges, as the case takes twists and turns through the court system, which is not known for its expedience.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2023
But many of his goals faced strong social, religious or bureaucratic resistance or were sacrificed for political expedience.
—Pamela Constable, Washington Post, 5 Feb. 2023
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Patrick Radden Keefe, The New Yorker, 24 July 2023
Fitting two systems to the M70 was mostly a matter of expedience: Bosch does not make a twelve-cylinder version of its Motronic system.
—Csaba Csere, Car and Driver, 8 Apr. 2023
That is one of a few parts of this compact that spurred the legal challenges, as the case takes twists and turns through the court system, which is not known for its expedience.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2023
But many of his goals faced strong social, religious or bureaucratic resistance or were sacrificed for political expedience.
—Pamela Constable, Washington Post, 5 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expedience
Noun
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If Netanyahu chooses political expediency, then Trump can kiss his Abraham Accords dreams goodbye.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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From bailing out financial institutions in 2008 to funding government stimulus programs during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fed has consistently prioritized political expediency over economic fundamentals.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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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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“Expedience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expedience. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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