prudent

Example Sentences

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It would have been more prudent to work until she was closer to Medicare eligibility, she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

If that’s what the dining public is looking for, then I think it would be a prudent thing to make smaller portions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

"Given the epidemiological study that inspired our work, and now our cellular findings, we believe it would be prudent for people to monitor their consumption of non-nutrient-sweeteners such as this one," he said.

From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2026

For looking within a given sector, Parker writes, “We think it is particularly prudent to own stocks where the consensus forecasts both accelerating revenue growth and gross margin expansion.”

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

As prudent and thorough as old family doctors, they examined every aspect of the air flowing over the plane, making careful note of the vital signs.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly