discretion

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Recent Examples of discretion Boyce had to stay within the parameters of the plea agreement — probation with the possibility of prison for a violation — but was given discretion for the length of the sentences. Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 12 Sep. 2025 Should your Money Diary be selected for publication, Refinery29 may, in its sole discretion, elect to pay you a fee, subject to such further terms and conditions as Refinery29 may deem necessary. R29 Team, Refinery29, 12 Sep. 2025 In its May 27 ruling, the commission found that city officials did not violate the law or abuse their discretion in establishing and operating the drop box. Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2025 The incident has reignited debate over judicial discretion, mental health intervention, and public safety. Amanda Castro hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for discretion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discretion
Noun
  • But those with long memories are tempering enthusiasm with prudence, remembering how the dot-com bubble led to unsustainable valuations and a painful crash.
    Tiz Gambacorta, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • This was a chance for Biden to take the high road, to toe the fiscal line and display financial prudence.
    Boston Herald editorial staff, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Charter schools are created as public school options within the public school setting that are managed by independent boards.
    Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
  • In a beauty world full of seemingly endless options, RoC’s Retinol Correxion Anti-Aging Night Serum is tested, loved by many, and won’t cost you a pretty penny.
    Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Cox also called for restraint in reaction to Kirk’s assassination, noting that residents of Utah did not riot or loot or engage in violence, and instead held vigils and said prayers.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Despite efforts by the Biden administration to constrain the spyware market through its executive order, trade and visa restrictions, and sanctions, the industry has continued to operate largely without restraint.
    Vas Panagiotopoulos, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Leadership often comes down to having the wisdom to make the most difficult business choices.
    Dr. Jonathan Reichental, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • First, some perspective courtesy of the wisdom and wit of former Chiefs coach Marv Levy.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The glamorous look is more daring than Robbie's usual red carpet choices, but stands out as a striking entry in the naked dress trend.
    Charles Trepany, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
  • The choice is still ours to make.
    Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • That sequencing discipline — contracts and notaries first, token sale last — is what turns digital claims into enforceable assets.
    Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Dividend growers also tend to be leaders in their subsectors, having demonstrated capital discipline in terms of reinvesting in their business and generating stockholder payouts, said Matt Quinlan, portfolio manager at Franklin Templeton.
    Michelle Fox, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Your base is the foundation of any makeup look, but in the year 2025, that doesn’t have to include actual foundation—at least not in the traditional sense.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Instead of clarity and a sense of financial empowerment, individuals experience costly missteps and are left unsure of where to find reliable guidance—eroding any trust in the mainstream financial system.
    Sandy Anderson, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Every individual brings unique needs, preferences and strengths.
    Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Before the Euros, players were asked to rank their penalty preference from one to 11.
    Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025

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