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She also advised "it would be prudent" for our reporter to consider removing dairy from her diet, without telling her to seek medical advice first.

From BBC May 5, 2026

"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 Mar. 28, 2026

The point is to be prudent, but diversification also might help you beat the pros at a time like this.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 12, 2026

Banks of all sizes can manage large depositors safely if they choose to be prudent.

From Barron's Dec. 18, 2025

Yet this paper was so childish and ill-advised that it would hardly be prudent to confer upon it the award.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers




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