expedient

Anna knew the building was old and unsafe, but in that moment, with danger close behind her, escaping through the broken window was the only expedient choice. She was scared but she did what was suitable for achieving her goal of getting away quickly.

The company was losing money fast. Firing the new team was a painful choice for the manager, but it was the most expedient action. It was the only way to immediately cut costs and keep the company from closing down, saving everyone else’s jobs.

Sarah knew lying to her parents wasn't right, but telling them she was studying at the library seemed expedient when she really wanted to meet Jake at the movies. It would get her what she wanted without a long argument, even if it made her feel guilty later.

When the cat knocked over the cookie jar, Max thought it would be expedient to blame the ghost he always swore lived in the attic. It was very suitable for achieving his particular end, especially since Grandma never believed in ghosts or Max’s innocent face.

My hair gel ran out before the big concert. Since spiking my mohawk was the top priority, I decided the most expedient solution was to use crunchy peanut butter. It worked surprisingly well, though I did spend the whole show worrying it would melt down my face.

In order to meet our deadline, it was expedient to work overtime and make use of all available resources.

Upon closer examination, the team deemed the mountain path too treacherous for the group's level of experience. They quickly devised an expedient route through the foothills, ensuring their timely arrival at the summit before dusk.

The dark figure moved quickly through the shadows, its breath ragged with anticipation. It knew that time was running out, and it needed to find an expedient solution to its problem. As it crept closer to its unsuspecting victim, a twisted smile crossed its face. The expedient course of action was clear - silence the witness before they could alert anyone to the danger lurking in the night. With a swift motion, the figure struck, and the victim's screams were muffled by the darkness. The expedient deed was done, and the figure disappeared into the night, leaving only fear in its wake.

Trapped by the relentless blizzard, our meager supplies dwindling rapidly. An abandoned cabin in the distance emerged as our only hope. Though battered and desolate, it offered expedient shelter from the unforgiving cold. It was a haven, providing warmth and respite against the storm's fury, even if its state was far from comfortable.

In the enchanted forest, the fairy queen waved her wand, summoning a magical creature to aid her in her quest. The creature, a wise old owl, hooted in agreement, knowing it was expedient to help the queen in her time of need. With the owl by her side, the queen ventured deeper into the dark woods, using its keen eyes and sharp beak to navigate through the tangled vines and looming shadows. Together, they journeyed towards the looming castle where an evil sorcerer dwelled, knowing that only by working together could they hope to defeat him and restore peace to the land.

Faced with a sudden emergency, Mary knew it was expedient to call for help rather than try to fix the problem herself. In that urgent moment, finding a quick solution was suitable for achieving the best outcome, even if it was not her usual way of handling things.

The senator hated the amendment, but agreeing to it was an expedient move to secure the votes needed for the bill's passage. He had to sacrifice a minor point to achieve his primary objective, a compromise that left a bitter taste in his mouth.

The committee quickly abandoned their original plan when funding fell through. Instead, they chose the most expedient solution: partnering with a local business that could provide resources immediately. It wasn't ideal, but they needed results fast, and this approach would get the project moving within weeks rather than months.

Seeing the rain pour outside, Jerry found it expedient to tape sandwich bags over his socks—certainly not the most stylish solution, but one suitable for achieving the particular end of keeping his toes dry during his dramatic dash to the mailbox.

My trouser button popped off right before the board meeting. Lacking a needle, it seemed most expedient to secure my pants using a large, novelty paperclip and maintain a rigid posture, hoping nobody would scrutinize my questionable solution to the wardrobe malfunction.

Although the plan was not ideal, it was expedient given the pressing deadline. The team prioritized what was suitable for achieving a particular end in this circumstance, choosing efficiency over perfection, aware that failing to finish on time would bring greater complications than any imperfection in their work.

He loathed the chicanery, but silencing the whistleblower was the only expedient path. The board demanded a swift end to the debacle. Allowing the truth to surface now would invite ruin and undo all their work, a truly deleterious outcome.

The company's bankruptcy left Maria scrambling for solutions. Taking the job at her former rival's firm wasn't ideal, and accepting their lower salary stung her pride, but it was expedient. She needed income immediately, and this position solved that problem. Later, after stabilizing her finances, she could pursue better opportunities that aligned with her actual career aspirations.

During the annual squirrel summit, Nigel suggested an expedient solution to the acorn shortage: lobbying the neighborhood cats with interpretive dance and tiny top hats. Though bizarre, this approach seemed suitable for achieving the particular end of acorn acquisition, especially given their persistent rodent predicaments.

Trapped by the host's garrulous uncle and his interminable monologue on ferret husbandry, I decided the most expedient course of action was to feign a sudden, calamitous bout of narcolepsy, slumping directly into a tray of canapés. It was messy, but undeniably effective.