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improvident

[im-prov-i-duhnt] / ɪmˈprɒv ɪ dənt /


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Winston Churchill in 1938 charged Britain’s rulers with “an improvident stewardship” in the preceding years.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 15, 2026

Jon Provost played Timmy, a well-intentioned but improvident child who often finds himself in life-threatening situations that require Lassie to alert his folks and guide them to him.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 27, 2025

In one heat, a driver made an improvident move and three cars collided, one flipping on its side.

From New York Times Oct. 23, 2019

“Sometimes it’s just best to get caught trying,” said Clinton, “as long as you don’t overcommit—like, as long as you don’t make an improvident commitment.”

From Slate Jun. 14, 2013

It is true that this wholesome recovery is not yet reflected in the national finances, which are still disordered by extravagance, over-borrowing, improvident budgets, and now by the diminished receipts from customs.

From South America and the War by Kirkpatrick, F. A. (Frederick Alexander)




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