prudence
Example Sentences
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Dario Amodei, CEO of Claude-maker Anthropic, warned Saturday that "addressing the risks requires even more prudence".
From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026
Living at home is now often viewed as a sign of financial prudence, and for some, a long-term prospect.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026
A sense of direction, confidence and optimism, alongside promises of prudence, can go some distance.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
Greenspan, in a 1985 letter to regulators and in testimony to Congress, attested to Lincoln’s financial strength and the prudence of its lending program.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 2026
It was not the prudent course, but he was tired of prudence, sick of secrets, weary of waiting.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
Vocabulary lists containing prudence
The Declaration of Independence
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"The Odyssey" by Homer, Books 1–7
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"The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry
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