expedient

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I’m momentarily reminded of the daughter of a British greengrocer, Margaret Thatcher, who, early in her political career, established her economic credentials by the simple expedient of knowing the price of butter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 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

Much more expedient, and more favorable from an equity investors’ standpoint, is to continue to issue debt.

From Barron's • Oct. 31, 2025

For school populations still processing the traumas of the deadly Palisades fire, an expedient return to classrooms has been important.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2025

The simple expedient of always asking oneself: “Percentage of what?” is a good one to adopt.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos