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prudence

[prood-ns] / ˈprud ns /




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But having and holding allies is simple prudence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

However, I am not certain whether I exercised sufficient prudence in making this additional homeownership investment with such a short window before retirement.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

It’s not amoral to exercise exceptional prudence when considering an attack on another country, no matter how odious you may find its government.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026

Policymakers provide broad loss protection—either explicitly or implicitly—thereby weakening private incentives for prudence.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

My hunger was so great that whatever prudence I might have had, I put aside.

From "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi




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