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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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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Part one of the Department of Homeland Security's policy on deadly force.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
The mountain doesn’t let any of that powder go to waste, keeping a lax in-bounds policy that allows skiers of any and all levels to find their perfect glades.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
His housing policies catered to the wealthy and real estate elites, failed to adequately invest in public housing and lower-income neighborhoods and greatly increased the city’s affordable housing crisis.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Part one of the Department of Homeland Security's policy on deadly force.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
The mountain doesn’t let any of that powder go to waste, keeping a lax in-bounds policy that allows skiers of any and all levels to find their perfect glades.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
His housing policies catered to the wealthy and real estate elites, failed to adequately invest in public housing and lower-income neighborhoods and greatly increased the city’s affordable housing crisis.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for policy
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The Dancing with the Stars alum, 28, posted a series of Instagram Stories, sharing close-up glimpses of her lips before and after the procedure.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Constitutional law professor David Schultz, who has taught a class on police, criminal and civil procedure, has some answers.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Today, similar prudence animates concerns about NATO and broader trans-Atlantic ties in an era when Europe has undergone profound transformations through mass migration, supranational governance, demographic decline, and shifting cultural priorities.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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The organizations also claim that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s prudence requirement doesn’t allow NIPSCO to recover costs expended pursuant to an unlawful directive, according to the letter.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Jan. 2026
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California’s State Controller Malia Cohen brought a statewide perspective on fiscal leadership, accountability and strategies that strengthen communities, including those in the San Fernando Valley.—
Marianne Love,
Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
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My focus will be on driving thoughtful growth anchored in the brand’s core values — preserving its femininity, strength and emotion — while shaping a clear offering and business strategy for the future.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
13 Jan. 2026
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This not only undermines local public media but also calls into question the wisdom of isolating Arkansas from a national network and associated resources that serve millions.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Jan. 2026
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Oprah has visited dozens of countries in every corner of the world, logged miles and miles exploring the United States, and picked up plenty of travel know-how along the way—including wisdom on what to wear.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
15 Jan. 2026
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Through a life-saving program at the American Red Cross, volunteers go door to door across Los Angeles, helping people protect their homes and families before a fire ever starts.—
Jasmine Viel,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The award was administered through a creative writing program at Old Dominion and the Poetry Society of Virginia.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
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So there's really no choice but for the four major conference commissioners to compile a set of rules and guidelines that make at least a marginal bit of sense.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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Create a sense of order by clearing those surfaces of holiday-specific decor.—
Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
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All major banks hold accounts at the Fed, and those accounts can be cut off at its discretion.—
Will Gottsegen,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2026
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That’s a bit of an odd addition because every penalty is, on some level, at the discretion of the refs.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Policy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/policy. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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