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
Biden could have benefitted from the kind of careful, experienced judgment that Johnson will bring to the White House—ensuring that clemency serves justice, not political expediency.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
No responsible employer offers employee buyouts when the money may not come through
A big reason is expediency.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
But these stories do tell us something about the way despair can clarify, producing a purer kind of hope shaped not by expediency but by a sense of what really matters.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2025
Weighing the environmental impact of a new foam mattress versus a used one, cost versus expediency and guilt.
—Anelise Chen, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2025
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David Faris, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
No responsible employer offers employee buyouts when the money may not come through
A big reason is expediency.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
But these stories do tell us something about the way despair can clarify, producing a purer kind of hope shaped not by expediency but by a sense of what really matters.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2025
Weighing the environmental impact of a new foam mattress versus a used one, cost versus expediency and guilt.
—Anelise Chen, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for expediency
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expediency
Noun
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The 2024-25 budget is a prime example of such political expedience.—
Dan Walters,
The Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2025
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From a criminal justice point of view, the DOJ should not have used political expedience to drive a prosecutorial decision.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Adding to its desirability, Sunnybrook offers incredible value with lot prices starting at just $70,000—a rare find in Johnson County.—
Prime Development,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2025
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That you’re stripped of your desirability, your right to take up space.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Duty Of Care The duty of care obligates fiduciaries to exercise a high standard of professionalism, prudence, and diligence in managing your finances.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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In the meantime, people could do worse than to embrace some prudence and frugality.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Expediency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expediency. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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