discretion

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“There remains considerable uncertainty as to how the forward economics will work given the discretion in the forward flow arrangement and unknowns around the fee structures,” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

This categorization didn’t constitute a formal regulation; rather the agency was using its discretion not to go after compounders who used ingredients it deemed safe — those from the first category.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

However, if the original house was owned by the trust, the sale proceeds would legally need to go back into the trust unless the trust document gives the trustee discretion to reinvest them elsewhere.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

A request from BBC Wales found schools could provide alternatives for children with dietary requirements at their own discretion, but most needed to be requested and approved.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

This involved shelling the seeds in her mouth with skillful discretion.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen