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prudently

[prood-nt-lee] / ˈprud nt li /






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Before selling the resulting stock, he prudently hired a lawyer to confirm his transactions complied with securities laws.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

The 1974 Employee Retirement Income Security Act requires employers that sponsor retirement plans to manage investments prudently and solely in their beneficiaries’ interest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Chevron is acting prudently in the Permian, according to recent upgrader Melius Research, and its deal last year for Hess makes it a big Guyana player.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

Edison has told its investors that it believes it acted prudently before the Eaton fire and will have the damage costs fully covered.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2026

She was now prudently making cute kitchen curtains, which would soon starchily oppose the wind.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou




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