prudence
Example Sentences
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“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
To succeed with these investments, shareholders will need a lot of patience and prudence.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
Policymakers provide broad loss protection—either explicitly or implicitly—thereby weakening private incentives for prudence.
From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026
China’s envoy on disarmament, Shen Jian, told the U.N. body that his country “always exercises utmost prudence and responsibility on issues concerning nuclear weapons” but didn’t directly respond to DiNanno’s charge.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 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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