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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
But in 1988, Jackson’s oratory was backed up by an expansive policy platform, which called for hundreds of billions of dollars in funding for education, child care, housing, and infrastructure projects.
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John Cassidy, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
His dismissal of Israel as irrelevant while praising Brazil might sound like economic policy.
—Steven Burg, Sun Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2026
Her phone isn’t overloaded anymore, but the steady drip of new policies have her wary of what the spring could bring.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
For CFOs, tariffs and trade policy will certainly remain central to cost management and pricing decisions in the year ahead.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
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John Cassidy, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
His dismissal of Israel as irrelevant while praising Brazil might sound like economic policy.
—Steven Burg, Sun Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2026
Her phone isn’t overloaded anymore, but the steady drip of new policies have her wary of what the spring could bring.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
For CFOs, tariffs and trade policy will certainly remain central to cost management and pricing decisions in the year ahead.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for policy
Noun
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The episode delves into the confidential medical procedure to collect DNA and evidence and gives one of the most detailed depictions of the process for television.—
Senior Television,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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This is a common question because the terms rhinoplasty and septorhinoplasty sound similar but actually refer to different types of procedures.—
Carlos Wolf,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
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Posey seems to want to pass this off as prudence.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Having both adequate owners’ capital against insolvency and deposit reserves against illiquidity were voluntary prudence early in this historical evolution.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
15 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, the strategy reflects a broader push to diversify beyond conventional lithium-ion platforms while improving safety, cost structure, and supply chain resilience.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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Crucially, community-building was never conceived as a strategy.—
Amy Francombe,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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And in all matters large and small, progressives could substitute their own wisdom for the wisdom of God.—
Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Feb. 2026
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The event will focus on wisdom and wellness, featuring engaging speakers, meaningful conversations, and breathtaking coastal views paired with exceptional cuisine, according to a news release.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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The attorney’s criticism of the training program comes as federal judges have slammed ICE and Border Patrol agents for using chemical agents on protesters, barring detainees access to legal counsel and making unlawful arrests.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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Also, check out the hotel's in-house program of cultural events, often spotlighting Edinburgh’s emerging talent.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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Staying here gives you a genuine sense of the city.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Kamaru’s album, unlike more conventionally soothing strains of ambient music, reflected that thrumming sense of disquiet.—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
21 Feb. 2026
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The order, which carries a five-year bar on re-entry, is often up to the discretion of the federal immigration agent at the border.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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Congress has deliberately protected editorial discretion to prevent equal time rules from chilling political speech.—
Seth Ashley,
The Conversation,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Policy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/policy. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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