prudent
Example Sentences
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Being as safe as possible, however, is prudent.
From Barron's
“We are taking a prudent approach to our guide while we’re implementing aggressive actions like qualifying lower-cost suppliers, producing memory configurations, and increasing prices,” Lores said.
From Barron's
The company’s weak risk-adjusted capitalization and low U.S. dollar liquidity are offset in part by its access to capital markets and “prudent management of its capital structure,” the agency wrote.
From Barron's
It just is prudent for any club to sort of look and see where the league is heading and move accordingly.”
From Los Angeles Times
"As for military item exports, China has throughout adopted a prudent and responsible attitude. China's position and actions have always been this way."
From Reuters
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