well-advised

Example Sentences

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Kennedy would have been well-advised to spend more time reading his own agency’s report before citing it at his news conference.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2025

In Ben-Shahar’s view, simplifying these contracts would do nothing to protect consumers, especially when they’re up against “a powerful, well-advised, sophisticated company.”

From Scientific American • Jul. 10, 2023

The wash sale rule, he said, is easily skirted by "well-advised taxpayers."

From Salon • Feb. 10, 2023

“I think the former president would be well-advised to focus on the future if he is going to run for president again.”

From Washington Post • Dec. 4, 2022

“The Dark Lord has used Inferi in the past,” said Snape, “which means you would be well-advised to assume he might use them again. Now...”

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling