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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
Ultimately, the best policy for the United States is to drag out the status quo for as long as possible.
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Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Front of mind for investors is the dividend policy at Aramco, which in March slashed investor returns for 2025 to $85.4 billion — down sharply from the $124.2 billion of 2024 — after a first-quarter decline in net profits.
—Natasha Turak,ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2025
Desert Diamond Arena reentry policy Reentry is prohibited at all Desert Diamond Arena events.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 5 Aug. 2025
The app, which is designed specifically for straight women, has also received some criticism for its gender policy.
—Fortesa Latifi, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2025
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Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Front of mind for investors is the dividend policy at Aramco, which in March slashed investor returns for 2025 to $85.4 billion — down sharply from the $124.2 billion of 2024 — after a first-quarter decline in net profits.
—Natasha Turak,ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2025
Desert Diamond Arena reentry policy Reentry is prohibited at all Desert Diamond Arena events.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 5 Aug. 2025
The app, which is designed specifically for straight women, has also received some criticism for its gender policy.
—Fortesa Latifi, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for policy
Noun
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After the mother was reported missing, her home and the immediate surrounding area were searched as part of standard procedure, Commander Rick Krakow of the Naperville Police Department tells PEOPLE.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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In the past, standard procedures were used to handle allegations of antisemitism, such as letting the institution know; asking them to address the claims, if found to be legitimate; and giving the university time to address the incident.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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This is emblematic of transit leaders’ lack of fiscal prudence.—
Micky Horstman,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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While investor excitement may be high, prudence is advisable.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Pierce Crosby, managing partner of strategy consulting firm Merchant Seven, spoke to these developments.—
Charles Lloyd Bovaird II,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Watson, previously Deputy Chief Communications Officer at Warner Bros. Discovery, will work with Paramount’s Chief Communications Officer Melissa Zukerman to lead the company’s communications strategy, with a focus on executive, financial, and internal communications.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Piccini's team tackled this by staging hands-on workshops, pairing veteran agronomists with robotics engineers to co-develop protocols that honored both viticultural wisdom and technological best practices.—
Jill Barth,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Flett told me about a graduate student from China who informed him that Confucianism requires perfection on as many as five different points: benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and trustworthiness.—
Leslie Jamison,
New Yorker,
4 Aug. 2025
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It’s been so successful — video podcast consumption on Spotify has increased by over 20%, and creator payouts have increased — the program has expanded to other global markets.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
6 Aug. 2025
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From there, the program will expand to several other cities through October, with more dates to be announced soon.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
6 Aug. 2025
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In that sense, the suit is different from other lawsuits that have argued that AI training alone constitutes infringement.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
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Also, the female-heavy production team added a keen sense of understanding of female friendships and family relationships, which brought truth to the outlandish premise.—
Katie Grant,
Parents,
7 Aug. 2025
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States will have more discretion on charger locations.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
15 Aug. 2025
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North Carolina and South Carolina will continue to regulate retail rates separately and will have independent discretion over the pace of retail rate integration.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Policy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/policy. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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