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prudent

[prood-nt] / ˈprud nt /


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"Given the epidemiological study that inspired our work, and now our cellular findings, we believe it would be prudent for people to monitor their consumption of non-nutrient-sweeteners such as this one," he said.

From Science Daily

Barkin stated holding interest rates steady in March was prudent due to elevated uncertainty and a foggy outlook.

From The Wall Street Journal

Doing this provides employees and employers with unbiased rollover guidance, clear conflict checks and prudent process documentation for the sponsor, all without creating new regulation or complex rules.

From The Wall Street Journal

Looking at its daily chart, losing the 200-day simple moving average is not a crime, as many prudent stops are placed at this long-term secular line.

From Barron's

Take Churchill’s personal expenses: “Churchill’s approach to financial budgeting was not what most of us would term prudent,” Mr. Stiles comments.

From The Wall Street Journal