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as in makeshifts
a temporary replacement
if you're a spectator caught without rainwear at a sporting event, then a plastic garbage bag makes an acceptable, if unfashionable, expedient
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as in means
an action planned or taken to achieve a desired result
he vowed to use any expedient available to get the project done on time
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as in opportunities
something that one uses to accomplish an end especially when the usual means is not available
since there wasn't a single bandage left in our backpacks, we had to use a bandanna, our only expedient
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Running out of battery mid-flight means missing entertainment and the chance to use apps that help manage nervousness or track turbulence.—
Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
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Manufacturers would also have to provide a means for first responders to access the car from outside when electric power is lost.—
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The mission was to show the flag, explore commercial opportunities – including routes to supply gold-mining operations – and display a little firepower.—
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Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, Maine Located about a 90-minute drive north of Bangor, this International Dark Sky Sanctuary is the perfect stargazing destination for outdoor lovers, with plenty of hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, and kayaking opportunities for visitors.—
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But the 34-year-old German helped Brighton manage the last 20 minutes of a routine 2-0 victory over second-from-bottom Burnley with efficiency, alongside fellow substitutes Danny Welbeck and James Milner, as Fabian Hurzeler’s side ended a run of six matches without a win with the minimum of fuss.—
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Training must emphasize that risk scores and recommendations are tools for professional judgment, not substitutes for it.—
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This guide explores various methods to eliminate soap scum and offers preventive measures to stop its return.—
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The city is taking some more economical traffic safety measures, like improving crosswalk visibility and reducing speed limits on some streets.—
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Westminster police spoke with CBS LA on Monday, noting that the constant calls have been drawing a lot of the department's resources in recent months.—
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Government equity stakes in corporations create market distortions favoring those with enough resources to navigate them.—
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Productions by Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise Line, SeaWorld Orlando and various Universal resorts have been named finalists for the 2025 Brass Ring Excellence Awards by IAAPA.—
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Costa Rica has stunning resorts that combine jungle luxury with beach views.—
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“Expedients.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expedients. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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