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prudence

[prood-ns] / ˈprud ns /




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“The Devil Wears Prada 2” isn’t a happy accident; it’s a vital reminder of the immense value of human art and creativity, exemplified by this movie’s prudence.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

To succeed with these investments, shareholders will need a lot of patience and prudence.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

The resulting supermajority in Parliament’s Lower House gives her flexibility to balance pump-priming with fiscal prudence.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

If debate now mirrors this public caution, that may be less a sign of unhealthy pessimism than of public prudence shaped by experience.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

His sense of prudence told him to go away and return later in the afternoon when the sheriff was not there.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers




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