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prudently

[prood-nt-lee] / ˈprud nt li /






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CEO Christopher Diorio on the conference call on Wednesday said the company is approaching the second half of the year prudently, “hedging against multiple possible macro scenarios.”

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

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

Many older Americans spent decades living below their means, minimizing debt, saving consistently and investing prudently.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

The law allows outside parties to provide evidence that the utility didn’t act prudently before the fire, but even in that event, the utility’s financial responsibility for damages is capped.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2026

“Yes, but I don’t know much, except about bread and a few trifles. You had better ask Mother’s leave before you order anything,” returned Meg prudently.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott




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