prudence

Example Sentences

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With the sun on its downward arc and a 500-foot descent ahead to fulfill that wistful desire, he thought prudence dictated that it was time to turn home.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s known as financial nihilism, a term coined by podcaster Demetri Kofinas several years ago, and it describes the sense that the economic system no longer rewards prudence or long-term planning.

From The Wall Street Journal

A better performance in wholesale than in retail, meanwhile, gives reason for prudence on the brand’s momentum, analysts at brokerage Bernstein wrote in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal

That looks like an overreaction rather than prudence.

From Barron's

That looks like an overreaction rather than prudence.

From Barron's