prudent
Example Sentences
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It has created safe harbors—guidance for the prudent process that is required for the exercise of fiduciary duty.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
"Given the epidemiological study that inspired our work, and now our cellular findings, we believe it would be prudent for people to monitor their consumption of non-nutrient-sweeteners such as this one," he said.
From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2026
Avoiding chip stocks is prudent right now, but it can be tricky.
From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026
From a technical perspective, stocks in this sector appear likely for a prudent pause in the very least and a likely tactical pullback.
From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026
He thought it prudent to omit the actual words.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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