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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
Plevris argued that rights groups and charities assisting migrants have no say in shaping Greek migration policy.
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Derek Gatopoulos, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
To learn more about how The Charlotte Observer is using AI in our newsroom, see our policy here.
—Charlotte Observer, 15 June 2026
Why do insurers not renew or cancel policies?
—Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 15 June 2026
All the people who were quite conservative have been affected by the policies of dealers who created speculative bubbles.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 15 June 2026
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Derek Gatopoulos, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
To learn more about how The Charlotte Observer is using AI in our newsroom, see our policy here.
—Charlotte Observer, 15 June 2026
Why do insurers not renew or cancel policies?
—Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 15 June 2026
All the people who were quite conservative have been affected by the policies of dealers who created speculative bubbles.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for policy
Noun
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While the procedure hasn’t completely shaken off the stigma, in 2026, the BB… sorry, fat grafting to the butt is reemerging as a safe surgery that prioritizes shape over size.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
11 Dec. 2025
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The result is a robot that can watch demonstrations, understand natural-language instructions, plan multi-step procedures, and interact with unfamiliar objects.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Dec. 2025
Noun
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This raised interest rates to punishing levels just as fiscal prudence was being tossed aside.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
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Strength and prudence are not the same thing.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2026
Noun
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My strategy was to come in and play like the super messy black hole.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Dec. 2025
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Aside from understanding the neuroscience behind cannabis habits, a fuller picture may help inform responsible drug usage, as well as prevention and treatment strategies.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
11 Dec. 2025
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Wilson was most often seen behind his fence (with his face mostly obscured), offering moral guidance and wisdom to Tim and the rest of the Taylor family.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Comer is the perfect counterpoint, a reinvention of a character who was said to be truly horrific in past versions, but here is a woman of great understanding and wisdom nursing Robin Hood back from the brink and giving him an end moment of grace.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Under that deal, Iran agreed to limit its nuclear program and agreed not to pursue the development of a nuclear weapon.—
Natasha Lebedeva,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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The program recognizes Vietnam veterans who returned home but later died as a result of their service.—
Nick Lunemann,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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A little over 300 days ago, Manchester City found themselves in a state of tactical flux, preparing for a crucial Champions League tie at the Santiago Bernabeu with a sense of dread.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
10 Dec. 2025
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There will be plenty of other teams with interest in adding him, but the Hoosiers would make a ton of sense.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Guests who want to change the daily amount may adjust it at their discretion while onboard, the cruise line notes.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Currently, passenger bans are implemented at each airline’s discretion, but problematic travelers can still potentially book a flight on a different carrier.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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“Policy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/policy. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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