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as in prudence
the ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters
you should have exercised greater policy in your online relationships and not divulged so much personal information
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Recent Examples of policy
How could the policy affect all parents?
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Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Participants and speakers alike warned Democrats would dismantle Republican victories on immigration and tax policy.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 30 Mar. 2026
Lightfoot’s policy was ended by Mayor Brandon Johnson, who had promised during his campaign not to raise property taxes and then went on to propose a $300 million hike, a 17% increase, for 2025.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Caster Semenya, a two-time Olympic gold medalist in the women’s 800-meter race, blasted the International Olympic Committee (IOC) over a new policy to ensure fairness for females competing at the highest level of sports.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2026
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Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Participants and speakers alike warned Democrats would dismantle Republican victories on immigration and tax policy.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 30 Mar. 2026
Lightfoot’s policy was ended by Mayor Brandon Johnson, who had promised during his campaign not to raise property taxes and then went on to propose a $300 million hike, a 17% increase, for 2025.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Caster Semenya, a two-time Olympic gold medalist in the women’s 800-meter race, blasted the International Olympic Committee (IOC) over a new policy to ensure fairness for females competing at the highest level of sports.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for policy
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By the time the surgeon finished the procedure and lifted the surgical draping, Writer’s skin was blue from lack of oxygen.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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The facility’s employees didn’t know the correct dishwashing procedure, holding temperature requirements and wiping towels handling procedure.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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The two big investments in their front seven — particularly Phillips’ whopping four-year, $120 million deal — also meant the Panthers would have to exercise financial prudence with their other additions, at least one of which was a head-scratcher.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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This is not the time for fiscal prudence for the Sharks.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Tax season, savings strategies, and investment planning are all pulling at your attention, and your analytical mind is more than capable of working through the complexity.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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But the strategy has perils and pitfalls.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Kevin MacEgan said his father’s honor, wisdom, kindness and character will serve as his lasting legacy.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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All of this means Anthropic is creating something akin to investing superpowers whose wisdom will be parceled out by humans.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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This year, Six Senses debuted its inaugural Female Wellness program, focusing on perimenopause and menopause, in partnership with leading women’s health advocate Dr Mindy Pelz.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Last week, a bill that would have codifed Idaho’s existing program in statute and grant the Attorney General’s Office authority to investigate and prosecute providers for fraud failed to pass the Senate.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
31 Mar. 2026
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A little bit of that football mindset in the sense of you just got to go 1-0 that day.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Mar. 2026
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It is celebrated with a ceremonious parade that features a cavalcade of men dressed in Roman soldier costumes, evoking a sense of solemn thanksgiving and spiritual devotion.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Eagerly awaited in the city, the first Italian property from Corinthia has opted for classic hospitality, emphasising comfort and discretion.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The states argue that USDA is attempting to use funding conditions to force states to adopt the administration’s policy priorities, even where Congress has spoken clearly and left no room for agency discretion.—
Jenni Fink,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Policy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/policy. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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