provident

Example Sentences

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“The factory is in the process of paying legal entitlements, such as due salaries, provident fund and severance pay to all the workers concerned. FWF and Stanley/Stella will keep a close eye on this.”

From The Guardian

Everyone knows the Aesop’s fable about the profligate grasshopper and the provident ant.

From New York Times

Their belief in the exceptional nature of the United States seemed provident: Here, unlike in other countries, they could use political, economic and intellectual tools to protect themselves.

From Washington Post

As a result, hunter-gatherers considered their environments to be eternally provident, and only ever worked to meet their immediate needs.

From The Guardian

The choice proved provident for Yellowstone, though, as Reamer went on to design Old Faithful Lodge and 25 other structures in the park.

From Washington Times