discretion

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“There remains considerable uncertainty as to how the forward economics will work given the discretion in the forward flow arrangement and unknowns around the fee structures,” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

This categorization didn’t constitute a formal regulation; rather the agency was using its discretion not to go after compounders who used ingredients it deemed safe — those from the first category.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

However, if the original house was owned by the trust, the sale proceeds would legally need to go back into the trust unless the trust document gives the trustee discretion to reinvest them elsewhere.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

But the coin is being issued in accordance with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's authority and discretion to mint and issue proof gold coins.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Better to allow us to glean at our own complete discretion.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman