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as in prudence
the ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters
you should have exercised greater policy in your online relationships and not divulged so much personal information
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Recent Examples of policy
This week’s patience offers some respite for developing nations, which often borrow in dollars or euros to court foreign investors, leaving them vulnerable to richer countries tightening monetary policy.
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Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 27 Apr. 2026
In rejecting the case, the high court again sidesteps a simmering battle that pits the right of parents to direct their child's care against policies enacted in recent years that aim to protect students' privacy and prevent public schools from outing transgender students to their families.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Trump’s name won’t be on the ballot, but Democrats have used his controversial positions and policies to motivate voters, while GOP voters in early contests have shown little sign of mobilizing a large-turnout surge to help him.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
For some members of the Saudi royal court — the country’s secretive, most powerful administrative body, which has green light and veto power over all cultural policies and vets major entertainment investments like Desert Warrior — Mackie was a confusing choice.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2026
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Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 27 Apr. 2026
In rejecting the case, the high court again sidesteps a simmering battle that pits the right of parents to direct their child's care against policies enacted in recent years that aim to protect students' privacy and prevent public schools from outing transgender students to their families.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Trump’s name won’t be on the ballot, but Democrats have used his controversial positions and policies to motivate voters, while GOP voters in early contests have shown little sign of mobilizing a large-turnout surge to help him.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
For some members of the Saudi royal court — the country’s secretive, most powerful administrative body, which has green light and veto power over all cultural policies and vets major entertainment investments like Desert Warrior — Mackie was a confusing choice.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for policy
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Walker, however, agreed with the majority that the president cannot deport migrants to countries where they will be persecuted or strip them of mandatory procedures that protect against their removal.—
Michael Kunzelman,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Under standard procedure, those who filed a claim against Purdue with the bankruptcy court in the first round — including cities, hospitals and individual opioid victims — were entitled to vote on the new bankruptcy plan.—
Craig R. McCoy,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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That prudence by supporters of the center, including County Commissioner Raquel Regalado and Judge Steve Leifman, is now being used against them to keep the center in limbo.—
Jim DeFede,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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By all accounts, being a milquetoast is a sort of vice—cowardice masquerading as prudence.—
Nikhil Krishnan,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Millions of Americans are turning to AI chatbots for help with their finances, asking about budgets, debt payoff plans, retirement strategies and investment options.—
Michelle Singletary,
Washington Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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So no matter what, the strategy is to save enough gas to take as little as possible on the final pit stop of the day.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Seniors are always learning new skills and sharing them along with their wisdom.—
Christina Mayo,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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This taps the wisdom of the group, and an elevated sense of shared purpose is realized.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Green Wave struggled during Finnane’s three seasons, winning just one game as the total number of players in the program dropped last year to 24.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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In the absence of federal leadership, sustaining impactful state programs are now more critical than ever.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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That’s not to say the decisions were easy and lacked a sense of foreboding.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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February 19 – March 20 Small choices today create a sense of ease that lasts.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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According to legislation, the CRTC must hold public hearings for the issuance of licenses and has the discretion to hold hearings on any matter of relevance within its mandate.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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When parents request that an outside activity be considered for PE credit, the District has historically allowed that decision to remain at the parent’s discretion.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Policy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/policy. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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