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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
Socialists were also energetic advocates of federal and state policies such as Social Security, on which most Americans have come to rely.
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Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
Just nine hours before the polls closed on Election Day in New York City, Zohran Mamdani walked into a crowded room full of dozens of NYC content creators and proceeded to answer a non-stop barrage of questions on everything from housing policy to childcare and LGBTQ rights.
—Taylor Lorenz, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
That means the outcome could set the tone for wider legal pushback against his policies.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Upon taking office, the Biden administration kept and, in many cases, expanded on these policies and positions.
—Mira Rapp-Hooper, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
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Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
Just nine hours before the polls closed on Election Day in New York City, Zohran Mamdani walked into a crowded room full of dozens of NYC content creators and proceeded to answer a non-stop barrage of questions on everything from housing policy to childcare and LGBTQ rights.
—Taylor Lorenz, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
That means the outcome could set the tone for wider legal pushback against his policies.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Upon taking office, the Biden administration kept and, in many cases, expanded on these policies and positions.
—Mira Rapp-Hooper, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for policy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for policy
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But each has slightly different procedures for what customers should do when their flights are canceled.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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Some suffer from infected wounds or complications of surgical procedures already performed in El Fasher amid desperate conditions with virtually no access to medical supplies and drugs.—
Guy Davies,
ABC News,
9 Nov. 2025
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Additionally, a boom-and-bust cycle in the early 2000s informs some of the company’s prudence on expansion.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
19 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Taiwan’s military should exercise prudence in its rules of engagement and not assume that every close call is intentional.—
JOEL WUTHNOW,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Sep. 2025
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Their decision has highlighted deep divisions over legislative priorities and political strategy as lawmakers scramble to resolve the shutdown and address its nationwide consequences.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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What happened next, this time, was strange, and not uniformly validating for the Democrats’ strategy.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
11 Nov. 2025
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Brought together by filmmaker Saúl Alvídrez, these two radical elders share passion, politics, and wisdom.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Sagittarius is the truth-seeker of the zodiac, and its archetype is symbolic of wisdom, expansion and venturing outside of one’s comfort zone.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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In addition, millions of low-income Americans are likely to see massive cuts and extensive delays in their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits because of the White House’s refusal to fully fund the program during the shutdown.—
Nathaniel Weixel,
The Hill,
6 Nov. 2025
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Additionally, the department licenses and regulates insurance companies operating in Arkansas, administers the state government's workers' compensation program, provides Medicare counseling to senior citizens, and investigates consumer complaints and insurance fraud.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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These swatches are arranged at different angles to create a sense of chaos, and the pom at the top of the bonnet is replicated as a lace attachment.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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If the coach decides to break that cycle, the Giants and their dynamic young quarterback should make all the sense in the world to him.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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Repayment would take place over 36 months at an anticipated interest rate of 8%, with two potential 12-month extensions at the lender's discretion, each subject to a fee.—
Joseph Flaherty,
Arkansas Online,
10 Nov. 2025
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IndyStar uses discretion in naming people involved in lawsuits, considering the allegations, their role in the suit and available information, among other factors.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Policy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/policy. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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