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RECALL BEFORE REVEAL

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Useful or convenient for reaching an aim, though not always principled.

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expedient

A temporary patch seemed expedient while a full repair was arranged.
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An expedient decision to accept a rushed order would secure immediate supplies, but skipping the promised staff consultation would leave a fairness concern unresolved.
From Resources and Unequal Demands.
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