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wisdom

[wiz-duhm] / ˈwɪz dəm /


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"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

McConnell, an appointee of Democratic president Barack Obama, said it was not his role to rule on "the wisdom of the government's policy choices" but to determine whether they "comport with the law."

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

"To create a community where we can actually live with other people who respect us and who recognise we have wisdom worth sharing is just an obvious thing to do."

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

You could make a reasonable argument that “99th Song” doesn’t need to be 10 minutes long, but for Mr. Vile music can generate wisdom through mantra-like repetition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

With the aid of the five Cadmus made Thebes a glorious city and ruled over it in great prosperity and with great wisdom.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton




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