imprudence
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Rand Paul once had the political imprudence to express his views on it in public.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026
Critics say this "financial imprudence" has drained much of the country's economic resources and created unprecedented levels of debt that have crippled the economy.
From BBC ● Dec. 9, 2023
“The events of these days show the imprudence of not having further diversified our energy sources and our suppliers in the last decades,” he said last week.
From New York Times ● Mar. 1, 2022
“The events of the last days show the imprudence of not having diversified our sources of energy and our providers in recent decades,” said Italian Premier Mario Draghi in parliament on Friday.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 25, 2022
Elizabeth had frequently united with Jane in an endeavour to check the imprudence of Catherine and Lydia; but while they were supported by their mother’s indulgence, what chance could there be of improvement?
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
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