appear expedient

Frequency: 4.83.1 per million words

Used when an action seems advantageous on the surface.

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Examples (10)

  • The policy changes appear expedient to voters before the election.
  • His sudden apology may appear expedient rather than genuine.
  • Such measures appear expedient in the short term but costly later.
  • The compromise doesn't appear expedient to either party involved.
  • These cost-cutting strategies appear expedient to shareholders.
  • The timing of the announcement doesn't appear expedient for the company.
  • While the solution may appear expedient, it raises ethical concerns.
  • The new regulations appear expedient for managing the crisis.
  • His resignation would appear expedient given the circumstances.
  • The quick fix might appear expedient but won't solve the root problem.