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prudential

[proo-den-shuhl] / pruˈdɛn ʃəl /


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More than ever, we need leaders with strong moral character, personal discipline and the ability to model prudential choices about when and how to use such a powerful technology.

From Salon • Nov. 29, 2025

Every four years the people as a whole make a solemn national decision as to the person whom they trust to make these prudential judgments.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 22, 2025

“Every jurisdiction and prudential consideration calls for this Court to allow the appeal to proceed first in the D.C. Circuit. ‘Haste makes waste’ is an old adage.

From Washington Times • Dec. 20, 2023

Australia's prudential regulator said in September it would review the rules around AT1 bonds, which were impacted by the collapse of Credit Suisse in March, to determine they were still fit for purpose.

From Reuters • Nov. 20, 2023

The young man, however, being in love, was inclined to despise all prudential considerations; and, in spite of her mother's counsels, had almost inspired his mistress with similar temerity.

From Discipline by Brunton, Mary