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prudence

[prood-ns] / ˈprud ns /




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“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

To succeed with these investments, shareholders will need a lot of patience and prudence.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 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

"The United States must handle the issue of arms sales to Taiwan with prudence," he warned, according to the state's Xinhua news agency.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

“Demonstrate the patience and prudence which you have heretofore been lacking,” Lorren said flatly, then looked down at the book that lay open on his desk.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




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