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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
Coretta asked the crowd to consider the human cost of that policy.
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Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
As a result, local madd leaders often supported sets of policy recommendations that diverged—or even conflicted—with the agendas of other chapters.
—Charles Duhigg, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Carolyn Iodice, legislative and policy director for the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, said the law’s structure invites misuse.
—Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Read more on our AI policy here.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
As a result, local madd leaders often supported sets of policy recommendations that diverged—or even conflicted—with the agendas of other chapters.
—Charles Duhigg, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Carolyn Iodice, legislative and policy director for the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, said the law’s structure invites misuse.
—Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Read more on our AI policy here.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for policy
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Disciplinary procedure documents shared with the Washington Examiner show that Goldis received several warnings from her higher-ups to stop speaking critically about the PGM sector.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Jan. 2026
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The search of the backpack would have also been standard procedure, officers said.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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The state police Troop H barracks are nearby but prudence suggested assigning a State Police trooper to the building would be best way to provide an immediate response to a problem.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
24 Jan. 2026
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Action is delayed in the name of prudence.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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With the benefit of hindsight, analysts and investors have blamed much of Kraft Heinz’s downward spiral on the brutal cost-cutting strategy imposed after the merger.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2026
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There are other factors that contribute to layoffs aside from new technology, like overhiring, the state of the economy and a shift in corporate strategy.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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Zendaya will portray Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom and warfare, in the movie, according to Empire magazine.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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There is wisdom that comes with experience, and that applies to many aspects of life, including beauty.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2026
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In 2024, when the biennial count showed an increase in unhoused young adults ages 18 to 24, for example, Heyhoe said advocates developed a new pilot program aimed at preventing youth homelessness.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
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The massive K-pop machine is notorious for its artist development and production programs.—
Allison Cho,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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In that sense, the film answers its own question.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
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To get a better sense of that, CBS News Bay Area spoke with Arkesha Baquet, co-owner of Li'l Dizzy's Café in New Orleans, home of Super Bowl LIX.—
Max Darrow,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Home addresses, phone numbers, personal email addresses and even marital status can all be removed from public view at the official’s discretion.—
Jack O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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Trump, for his part, appeared to appreciate their discretion.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Policy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/policy. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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