prudent
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Another prudent strategy is to take your current tax rate and “add a 5% margin to be safe,” Jesani said.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
"The situation in the Middle East remains uncertain, so it is prudent to be ready should fuel prices rise further and add more pressure to households and businesses," Willis said.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
The guidance looks prudent, analysts at Jefferies said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
Wise leadership, prudent judgment, strategic patience, the maintenance of alliances, domestic cohesion, promotion of economic dynamism—these are all choices that trump destiny in the pursuit of national greatness.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
In the end, I decided the most prudent moment in the day would be as I served afternoon tea in the drawing room.
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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