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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
Tuition-free job training programs like the one run by LAUSD offer an opportunity to lower barriers to entry and can serve as a starting point for other child-care careers, said Elena Montoya, associate director of research and policy at the UC Berkeley center.
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Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
According to Solomon Dersso, founding director of the pan-African policy think tank Amani Africa, the US pursuit of its own strategic interests is nothing new.
—Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
However, based on interviews with representatives from organizations that help shape sustainability and circular economy standards, the whitepaper reports that there are state and federal policies where current rules risk slowing down participation in the secondhand market.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
By that definition, its Cuba policy qualifies.
—Kevin A. Young, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
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Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
According to Solomon Dersso, founding director of the pan-African policy think tank Amani Africa, the US pursuit of its own strategic interests is nothing new.
—Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
However, based on interviews with representatives from organizations that help shape sustainability and circular economy standards, the whitepaper reports that there are state and federal policies where current rules risk slowing down participation in the secondhand market.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
By that definition, its Cuba policy qualifies.
—Kevin A. Young, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for policy
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Tigers ace Tarik Skubal returned to throwing barely a week after having the procedure and threw a simulated game 20 days after the surgery.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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The Environmental Protection Agency’s Risk Management Program, or RMP, is the main federal program designed to prevent hazardous chemical incidents and spell out emergency procedures.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
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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
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No matter the motivation or trading strategy, going short is a bet that a stock will decline in price.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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In general, Stearns’ strategy is a wise one.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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In his new Audible Original, the 46-year-old actor and comedian combines humor and wisdom to share the most valuable lessons he's learned from parenthood.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
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At Miraval Berkshires, guests are immersed in an intimate, nature-rich setting that invites connection, whether that means getting to know others, engaging with our expert specialists, exploring team challenges, or participating in ceremonies grounded in traditional wisdom.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
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Under his rule, North Korea has continued to ramp up its nuclear program in violation of United Nations sanctions.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Bass has called for hiring more officers and defending her Inside Safe homelessness program, while Raman has criticized the cost of police raises, called for broader public-safety responses and argued that the city needs a more accountable and cost-effective homelessness system.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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With it, comes a public sense of ownership of its most important characters.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Lundgren shares some wise words about how being a man is more than muscles, and about getting in front of himself — which doesn't make sense at the time, but will later.—
Gerrad Hall,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
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Winner may not substitute, assign or transfer Prize or redeem Prize for cash, but Sponsor reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to substitute Prize (or portion thereof) with one of comparable or greater value.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
8 June 2026
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And did the court abuse its discretion by imposing the 60-year minimum?—
Tom Olsen,
Twin Cities,
8 June 2026
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“Policy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/policy. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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