discretion
Example Sentences
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Time for recess is dependent on state laws, district policies, and school discretion.
From Slate ● Sep. 5, 2026
The index committee gets to use discretion when selecting new components for the S&P 500.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 4, 2026
The Prince of Wales title is granted at the discretion of the monarch, as opposed to passing down automatically, but it is rooted in a bloody history.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
Broadcast outlets retain editorial discretion, and federal law and the First Amendment sharply limit the commission’s ability to interfere with the content of news coverage.
From Salon ● Sep. 1, 2026
In California, three-quarters of those juveniles are transferred by prosecutors using the discretion given to them by Proposition 21.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
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