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expediency

[ik-spee-dee-uhn-see] / ɪkˈspi di ən si /




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Critics said the move stripped the office of much of its authority, particularly to enforce responsible AI standards, in favor of expediency.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Apple is pacing itself, putting user experience and privacy above expediency.

From Barron's • Dec. 5, 2025

Barr, which made clear that immigration enforcement must be tethered to the Constitution, not expediency.

From Slate • Sep. 22, 2025

And in today’s economy, when expediency is key, refurbished wares often fit the bill.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 25, 2024

The long and short of it is, it was an institution, and institutions are governed by expediency.

From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood




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