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prudence

[prood-ns] / ˈprud ns /




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A sense of direction, confidence and optimism, alongside promises of prudence, can go some distance.

From BBC Jun. 29, 2026

Greenspan, in a 1985 letter to regulators and in testimony to Congress, attested to Lincoln’s financial strength and the prudence of its lending program.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 22, 2026

“Forecasting the impact of all these headwinds on the theme park segments at Disney and Comcast is guesswork. But prudence dictates that we trim our forecasts.”

From Barron's Apr. 15, 2026

It’s not amoral to exercise exceptional prudence when considering an attack on another country, no matter how odious you may find its government.

From Salon Mar. 14, 2026

The selection of ministers is of no little importance to a prince; and they are good or not, according to the prince’s prudence.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli




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