advantageous

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There are three friendships which are advantageous, and three which are injurious.

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  1. adjective Affording advantage; beneficial. See Synonyms at beneficial.

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  • I simply proposed rules I felt would be advantageous, which is diplomacy. —  HOW I LOST THE
  • Notice that I just used the word advantageous. —  ScreenTalk
  • This can be advantageous, as your offer will likely get in front of the most people. —  xml's Blinklist.com
  • Naturally the higher your credit score number the more advantageous is your position. —  xml's Blinklist.com
  • It is even possible that the latter path will be more politically advantageous, at least in the short term. —  Latest Articles
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