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

He admits he was tempted to choreograph more fight scenes — before reminding himself he wasn’t writing an action movie in which physical violence was the expedient choice.

From Los Angeles Times

Transferring frozen Russian reserves would be morally right, strategically wise and politically expedient — particularly with a restive U.S.

From Washington Post