expedient

Example Sentences

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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

Neurotypical people may find it expedient to make do rather than make a fuss, but deaf and autistic people are closer to their edge of tolerance.

From Scientific American

Public health officials saw the mass burials as expedient, and necessary, modes of moving the bodies of the dead from Port-au-Prince before decay set in.

From Salon