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

They have adjusted their grocery shopping at times to avoid price spikes for beef and other items, but more out of prudence than a need to budget, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026

The signs and their removal were a regular topic of conversation among the women of West Computing, who debated the prudence of the action.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly