1The company took an expedient decision to lay off employees to reduce costs, but it damaged their reputation.
2Is it expedient to prioritize short-term gains over long-term sustainability in business?
3The politician's expedient solution to the crisis was widely criticized for being superficial and ineffective.
4In an emergency, it may be expedient to ignore certain protocols to ensure everyone's safety.
5While the new policy is expedient in the short term, it may have unintended consequences in the future.