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[prood-nt] / ˈprud nt /


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John Buckingham, the editor of the Prudent Speculator, took the latter approach recently when sharing a list of 17 dividend-stock value picks with MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 17, 2025

Archley Prudent and his spouse of 12 years, Hugh, were married as soon as gay marriage became legal in New York.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 8, 2023

Later Wednesday, Greek officials said two of Greek oil tankers - Delta Poseidon and Prudent Warrior - had been freed, along with their sailors.

From Washington Times • Nov. 16, 2022

Prudent balance of payments has lent support and led somewhat "restrained" losses in the yuan compared with peers, the newspaper said.

From Reuters • Sep. 29, 2022

Prudent embraced his daughter tenderly and withdrew, leaving her with great reluctance.

From Old French Fairy Tales by Ségur, Sophie, comtesse de




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