expedient

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The report said that while military branches had used such separations "as an expedient way to get rid of problem people," Congress never intended for the process to apply to criminal cases.

From Salon

Others believe that Mr. Orban’s demonization of the financier is rooted less in bigotry than in a broader, politically expedient hostility to wealthy liberal elites, no matter what their ethnicity or faith.

From New York Times

He joked that he became a political satirist because he “was living in Washington and it was just the expedient thing to do.”

From Los Angeles Times

Like many Republicans, Christie has changed his tune on Trump numerous times, denouncing him only when it is politically expedient.

From Salon

“Transferring frozen Russian reserves would be morally right, strategically wise and politically expedient,” they wrote.

From New York Times