expedient
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The U.S. quickly sank Iran’s naval assets, so the remaining threats were such things as expedient mining off the back of small boats and attempts to use anti-tank missiles against passing tankers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026
"If we set aside the rules when we deem expedient, why can't our adversaries?"
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
For me, going to the White House would feel more expedient than right.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2026
People will readily share their data — even when it comes to their health — for things they value, like better service, cheaper prices, and expedient convenience.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 21, 2026
The fight was finally settled in 1879 with the simple expedient of coming up with a new period, the Ordovician, to be inserted between the two.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
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