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prudent

[prood-nt] / ˈprud nt /


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The guidance looks prudent, analysts at Jefferies said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

“The Commission is committed to its constitutionally mandated role to regulate public utilities in the interest of prudent and reasonable rates for ratepayers, businesses and the Commonwealth as a whole,” it added in a statement.

From Barron's • May 18, 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

“All in, we take somewhat of a prudent approach into both prints,” he said.

From MarketWatch • May 17, 2026

The prudent queen, for her part, said: “Stranger, if only this came true--our love would go to you, with many gifts; aye, every man who passed would call you happy!”

From "The Odyssey" by Homer




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