as in expediency
suitability for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
the judiciousness of using such harsh language in a letter of complaint is questionable at best
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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 -
That now appears to have been entirely brushed aside in the name of political expediency and the search for peace.—
Melissa Bell,
CNN,
16 Feb. 2025
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The state's natural beauty, strong appeal to remote workers, and lower population density contribute to its desirability.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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By the end of the third quarter, the brand noted an increase in brand desirability, which measures purchase intent, Schulman said.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN,
22 Feb. 2025
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Looking Ahead Like previous iterations, this year’s letter highlighted Berkshire’s ability to adapt to changing economic conditions while sticking to its core principles of value investing and financial prudence.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Lamont is expected to call for Connecticut to maintain its fiscal prudence balanced with strategic investments in various programs.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
2 Feb. 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
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The actions on Monday stunned current and former prosecutors and investigators who said the department was abandoning a tradition of holding public officials, corporate executives and others accountable for corruption in favor of an approach built on political or economic expedience.—
Devlin Barrett,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2025
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Their blueprint—proximity to problems, building a long-term approach, hope-building, erasing the self, and welcoming change—offers wisdom for addressing challenges from corporate boardrooms to community organizations.—
Tarun Galagali,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Cass Goodner, in his wisdom, did not share their enthusiasm.—
Frank C. Hibben,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Judiciousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/judiciousness. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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