discretion
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So sure, we can count that as discretion, I guess?
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
In the music video for Ariana Grande’s latest single, “Petal” — the title track off her eighth album, released last week — viewer discretion is advised.
From Salon ● Aug. 8, 2026
The council thus gave the county’s Planning Department broader discretion over the approval of data center proposals so as to “fast-track” their construction.
From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2026
The restrictions would leave on-the-ground reporting by foreign media at the discretion and timing of the authorities across most of Pakistan, which currently ranks 153 out of 180 on the World Press Freedom Index.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
Even then, however, they assured Lawrence that the funds could be disbursed “subject to your discretion without the usual University restrictions.”
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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