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wisdom

[wiz-duhm] / ˈwɪz dəm /


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Turkey and Saudi Arabia, which also came under Iranian attack during the war, called for de-escalation, with Riyadh "urging all parties to prioritise wisdom" by resuming peace talks.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 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

"Our analysis bridges ancient wisdom and modern science," said Han bixian, the first author of a review on the topic recently published in the Journal of Holistic Integrative Pharmacy.

From Science Daily • Jun. 7, 2026

In a relatively small window of time, kids get a two-for-one special: entertainment and wisdom.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

John Joseph Mathews bitterly recalled reporters “enjoying the bizarre impact of wealth on the Neolithic men, with the usual smugness and wisdom of the unlearned.”

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann




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