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prudent

[prood-nt] / ˈprud nt /


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These suggest that its stance toward overseas M&A is more prudent, Shang adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Historically, that conservative approach was seen as prudent, protecting investors from speculative excess and ensuring that index constituents demonstrated operational viability before gaining access to trillions of dollars of public capital flows.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

None of that is prudent behavior, and I do not recommend any of it except the chu toro.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

"The situation in the Middle East remains uncertain, so it is prudent to be ready should fuel prices rise further and add more pressure to households and businesses," Willis said.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

“Generally,” he finally said, “it is neither wise nor prudent to mouth off to a junior high school teacher. Especially to one who has been a sergeant in the United States Army.”

From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt




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