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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
After a brutal April that saw stocks, bonds, and the U.S. dollar all fall in the wake of President Donald Trump’s tariff policy, markets largely recovered.
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 18 June 2025
For many adults, recent events in the United States have been raising the specter of authoritarianism — chiefly, policies targeting specific groups of people.
—Christine Dimattei, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2025
Drafting in the modern era Recent changes to policies regarding Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) in college sports have had a profound effect on the draft, especially at the end of the first and the start of the second round.
—Eric Nehm, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Frontier recently shifted its policies in favor of its passengers (when other lower-cost carriers were doing the opposite), to allow flight flexibility without the punitive fees—and free bags.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 18 June 2025
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 18 June 2025
For many adults, recent events in the United States have been raising the specter of authoritarianism — chiefly, policies targeting specific groups of people.
—Christine Dimattei, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2025
Drafting in the modern era Recent changes to policies regarding Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) in college sports have had a profound effect on the draft, especially at the end of the first and the start of the second round.
—Eric Nehm, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Frontier recently shifted its policies in favor of its passengers (when other lower-cost carriers were doing the opposite), to allow flight flexibility without the punitive fees—and free bags.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for policy
Noun
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The app includes features for travelers entering under the Visa Waiver Program to complete certain airport procedures.—
Maykel Gonzalez,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2025
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Josh Green underwent surgery to address instability in his left shoulder, a procedure that took place two months after the team wrapped up its 2024-25 season in April.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
20 June 2025
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Waugh: Fundamentally, Newcastle want to significantly bolster Howe’s squad while maintaining financial prudence.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
12 June 2025
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The path forward will necessitate not only compassion but also prudence—and a firm grasp of the limits of what even a generous nation can achieve.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The strategy has led to renovation of tennis grounds for several Masters 1000 events in Cincinnati, Madrid, Rome, Paris and Shanghai.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
19 June 2025
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On TikTok, users say that the strategy can enhance mood, endurance, brain health, and more.—
Cathy Cassata,
Health,
19 June 2025
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Some are quick to point out that graduation rate may not be the best number to judge the success of a community college or even the wisdom of enrolling.—
Michael B. Horn,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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The accepted wisdom goes something like this: since the dawn of our species, human communities have been stitched together by the belonging impulse.—
Dr. Rami Kaminski,
Time,
18 June 2025
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The Hawks flag football program captured their sixth state championship.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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About The Cake Pan Lending Program While the program is run through the New Orleans Public Library system, cake pans are only available at the Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center and pans must be returned to the Rosa F. Keller Library during the library's regular hours of operation.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
19 June 2025
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There is not an American President—Bill Clinton, George H. W. or George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Joe Biden, or Donald Trump—who has dealt with Netanyahu and not, sooner or later, come away with a lingering sense of resentment.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
21 June 2025
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The writers and creators tried to play down that side and ramp up Lucy’s sense of agency.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2025
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This means your employer may have the discretion to set the parameters differentiating full-time from part-time status.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
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There are just 24 Companions, and appointments are at the monarch's sole discretion to recognize public service or personal service to the sovereign.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
16 June 2025
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“Policy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/policy. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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