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prudence

[prood-ns] / ˈprud ns /




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Prudence was clearly not a priority, given that reshoots were ordered when production discovered a clause in Jackson accuser Jordan Chandler’s legal settlement that barred him from being mentioned or depicted in a film.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

Prudence chose the former, and the rest chose strife.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026

Prudence and upholding the law aren’t mutually exclusive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

James, Elisabeth and Prudence agreed to sell their shares.

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2025

When I got to her house, Phoebe, Mr. Winterbottom, and Prudence were sitting there staring at each other.

From "Walk Two Moons" by Sharon Creech




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