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
Today’s Democratic moderates will forever be tarred with the left’s extremism and its willingness to sacrifice the interests of the country on the altar of political expediency.
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Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Apr. 2026
There is the inevitable temptation to sacrifice virtue for convenience, to exchange our highest ideals for the false promise of expediency.
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CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
But years of racial pandering had created a too-big tent, enlarged in the name of electoral expediency, that offered dark corners for despicable ideologies.
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Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
23 Feb. 2026
This creates expediency, but comes at the cost of not knowing what the full market has to offer.
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Bruce Werner,
Forbes.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Apr. 2026
There is the inevitable temptation to sacrifice virtue for convenience, to exchange our highest ideals for the false promise of expediency.
—
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
But years of racial pandering had created a too-big tent, enlarged in the name of electoral expediency, that offered dark corners for despicable ideologies.
—
Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
23 Feb. 2026
This creates expediency, but comes at the cost of not knowing what the full market has to offer.
—
Bruce Werner,
Forbes.com,
13 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for expediency
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expediency
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Paeans to matters of the flesh — birthmarks, necks, genitals, odors, butt hair, the asymmetry of noses — accumulate thrilling details without worrying overmuch about expedience.
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That’s a multi-year explanation disguised as the expedience of the half-hour rush that came Monday.
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For so long, femininity has been tied to long hair as beauty, softness, desirability, identity.
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Providing access to this information earlier breaks down silos and supports more balanced trade‑offs between desirability, feasibility, profitability and environmental impact—ultimately leading to better products and more responsible development practices.
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The Pennsylvania facility will focus on the full development process for Reju’s recycling technologies, from early-stage feasibility to kilo-scale production.
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The scientific case is strong, the technical feasibility has been demonstrated, and the community has spoken with unusual clarity.
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In early February 2026 Caine expressed concerns about initiating a war with Iran, pointing out the risks of a long-term conflict without offering guidance on the advisability of going to war.
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The authors were careful to say that their findings aren’t a blanket endorsement of PSA screening and that men should consult with their doctors about the advisability of the test.
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Considering there were only 33 appearances this past season, such Heat prudence hardly could be viewed as insulting.
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This is how a title is won, with prudence and luck and a foresight that becomes apparent in the afterglow of victory.
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In both countries, investment outcomes depend heavily on national conditions, including the strength of capital markets, workforce, infrastructure, and the judiciousness of laws and regulations.
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“Expediency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expediency. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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