prudence
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"Those who exercise authority have a duty to act with prudence, to acknowledge the limits of the power entrusted to them, and to direct their decisions toward the good of the entire community," he said.
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026
Dario Amodei, CEO of Claude-maker Anthropic, warned Saturday that "addressing the risks requires even more prudence".
From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026
The similarities these young homeowners share are financial prudence and their location.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026
It is whether prudence would still be required in lawmaking, whether legislation passed in one Congress would remain law in the next.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
Therefore, it is to be concluded that good advice, from whomever it may come, must arise from the prudence of the prince, and not the prudence of the prince from good advice.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
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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