prudent
Example Sentences
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Recent bank regulations are probably prudent, but they do affect shareholders’ behavior.
From Barron's
Banks of all sizes can manage large depositors safely if they choose to be prudent.
From Barron's
For now, some changes at the margin look prudent as the calendar turns to 2026.
From Barron's
He points to ERISA’s foundational “prudent man” standard: Fiduciaries must make decisions with the care and skill that a prudent expert would use — always in the best interest of plan participants.
From MarketWatch
"It's prudent to have a mix of renewables and nuclear energy," he says.
From BBC
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