prudence

Example Sentences

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Capital Economics, an economics think tank, suggested using the headroom that the chancellor will have as a result of the surplus to cut taxes amounted to "putting the election before prudence".

From BBC

“Instead, it must be taken based on prudence and objectivity — with sufficient justification candidly offered.”

From New York Times

De Croo said this week he is hearing “a lot of prudence” when the issue of seizing assets is raised.

From Seattle Times

Given the dangers in Taiwan and the South China Sea, Presidents Biden and Xi will have to exercise extreme patience and prudence to prevent the ignition of a full-blown crisis in 2024.

From Salon

CANBERRA, Australia — A visiting Chinese official on Tuesday warned Australia to act with “great prudence” in deploying warships in the South China Sea after a recent confrontation between the two navies.

From Washington Times