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wisdom

[wiz-duhm] / ˈwɪz dəm /


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Williams' decision to pick up a racquet in a competitive setting for the first time since losing to Ajla Tomljanovic at the 2022 US Open had sparked questions about the wisdom of her move.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

It’s clearly vying to be shelved alongside the sententious Stoic self-help books that have become trendy among seekers of meme-able ancient wisdom in recent years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

This places abfraction alongside other dental issues, such as impacted wisdom teeth and misaligned teeth, which are rare in wild primates but common in humans today.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

The future value of these gifts is just as important as the wisdom of giving them.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

As he later said, “I certainly wasn’t in the habit of questioning the orders or wisdom of my superiors.”

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin




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