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wisely

[wahyz-lee] / ˈwaɪz li /


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"We need the support and cooperation of the public. We need to purchase fuel reasonably and wisely."

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Working behind a jab and picking his shots wisely, Itauma avoided anything reckless.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Ehrlich sent Simon a check for $576.07 and wisely declined the offer to reup the bet, which he would have lost in 2000 as well.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

“This is not a teacher and it’s not a student, either,” she wisely said of the iPad at the time.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026

“And always remember, Haley,” said her great-great-great-grandfather, “every woman’s mind is her kingdom. Rule it wisely, lassie.”

From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein