prudence

Example Sentences

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However, I am not certain whether I exercised sufficient prudence in making this additional homeownership investment with such a short window before retirement.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

It’s not amoral to exercise exceptional prudence when considering an attack on another country, no matter how odious you may find its government.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026

Policymakers provide broad loss protection—either explicitly or implicitly—thereby weakening private incentives for prudence.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

"The United States must handle the issue of arms sales to Taiwan with prudence," he warned, according to the state's Xinhua news agency.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

“Demonstrate the patience and prudence which you have heretofore been lacking,” Lorren said flatly, then looked down at the book that lay open on his desk.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss