judicious

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America’s public architecture stands as a reminder that the nation has weathered a 250-year history and can build on that history with a judicious combination of humility and pride, continuity and creativity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Famed stage and screen director Mike Nichols made judicious cuts, Idle said, though occasionally changed his mind.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

He told the president he could go even farther than Ronald Reagan, which, in this context, is an interesting statement, since Reagan rattled some sabers initially but actually made the judicious decision to withdraw.

From Salon • Mar. 10, 2026

A judicious set of throws limited the Chinese to one in the eighth but GB closed down the ninth end, taking one to force a round of handshakes with an end to spare.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

That probably would have been the most judicious course of action, but leaving well enough alone was not Rowan’s strong point.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman