prudence
Example Sentences
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A sense of direction, confidence and optimism, alongside promises of prudence, can go some distance.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
Greenspan, in a 1985 letter to regulators and in testimony to Congress, attested to Lincoln’s financial strength and the prudence of its lending program.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 2026
“The Devil Wears Prada 2” isn’t a happy accident; it’s a vital reminder of the immense value of human art and creativity, exemplified by this movie’s prudence.
From Salon ● May 1, 2026
“Forecasting the impact of all these headwinds on the theme park segments at Disney and Comcast is guesswork. But prudence dictates that we trim our forecasts.”
From Barron's ● Apr. 15, 2026
He should proceed in such a manner, tempered by prudence and humanity, that too much trust may not render him incautious, nor too much suspicion render him insufferable.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
Vocabulary lists containing prudence
The Declaration of Independence
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"The Odyssey" by Homer, Books 1–7
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"The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry
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