prudent
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Historically, that conservative approach was seen as prudent, protecting investors from speculative excess and ensuring that index constituents demonstrated operational viability before gaining access to trillions of dollars of public capital flows.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
Reformers say the shift is both legally necessary and socially prudent.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Analysts had forecast 8% organic growth for fiscal 2027, with some noting Experian’s guidance looks prudent.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
“The Commission is committed to its constitutionally mandated role to regulate public utilities in the interest of prudent and reasonable rates for ratepayers, businesses and the Commonwealth as a whole,” it added in a statement.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
For understandable reasons, though, the Ainu found it prudent to kill and eat the cubs at the age of one year.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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