discretion
Example Sentences
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Toscano says he tries to balance discretion and disclosure.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
When looking at companies that clear those bars, the index committee then has discretion over which companies to include, and may informally consider factors like sector weightings.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
The selection committee at S&P Dow Jones Indices has discretion when determining which eligible companies to add to the index and sometimes chooses not to make changes at the scheduled time.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
In practice, reformers say, bail amounts have largely been set by vibes, with judges given broad leeway to use discretion.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Like I say it’s not that I object to so much; maybe she cant help that, it’s because she hasn’t even got enough consideration for her own family to have any discretion.
From "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner
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