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prudent

[prood-nt] / ˈprud nt /


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“If the show was losing millions of dollars a year as has been reported, then it shows that Paramount is being prudent from a fiscal standpoint,” said media analyst Craig Huber of Huber Research.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

“An effective planner will analyze prudent risks, model different scenarios, and help clients determine a reasonable retirement age and spending level that gives them confidence to actually make the decision,” Noble said.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

Some stressed that they had prudent underwriting controls while warning of bad players in the sector.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

HMS Dragon's deployment was part of "prudent planning" that would ensure the UK was ready to help secure the strait when conditions allowed, a ministry spokesperson told AFP.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

After weighing his options, therefore, he settled on the most prudent course.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer




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