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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
The incident was referred to the university’s Office of Civil Rights, where it will be investigated according to university policy, a spokesperson for Cornell University told JTA in a statement on June 15.
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Jackie Hajdenberg,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
Starmer has, however, faced ongoing criticism from those in his own party over the death and devastation in Gaza, and his more right-leaning policies related to trans people, civil liberties, immigration and measures to tackle soaring inequality.
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Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
Gold prices are driven by inflation expectations, central bank policy, global economic conditions and investor demand.
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Usa Today,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Starmer ditched some of his predecessor’s more left-wing policies and apologized for antisemitism that an internal investigation concluded had been allowed to spread under Corbyn.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for policy
Jackie Hajdenberg,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
Starmer has, however, faced ongoing criticism from those in his own party over the death and devastation in Gaza, and his more right-leaning policies related to trans people, civil liberties, immigration and measures to tackle soaring inequality.
—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
Gold prices are driven by inflation expectations, central bank policy, global economic conditions and investor demand.
—
Usa Today,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Starmer ditched some of his predecessor’s more left-wing policies and apologized for antisemitism that an internal investigation concluded had been allowed to spread under Corbyn.
—
ABC News,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for policy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for policy
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With the expansion, AGH now operates three cath labs, three EP labs, two multiprocedural rooms and a hybrid surgical suite that can be used for either cath or EP procedures.
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Several months earlier, county auditors identified lax accounting procedures that resulted in LAHSA’s failure to pay its contractors on time.
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Considering there were only 33 appearances this past season, such Heat prudence hardly could be viewed as insulting.
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This is how a title is won, with prudence and luck and a foresight that becomes apparent in the afterglow of victory.
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Perhaps with that base-mobilization strategy in mind, the Republican National Committee is planning to hold a first-ever midterm convention this summer.
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Building resilience Stephanie Niven, co-portfolio manager of the Global Sustainable Equity strategy at Ninety One, told CNBC on a call on Friday that her team took the view that the rise of intense weather conditions in Europe was creating a structural growth opportunity for investment.
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Their journey spans icy fjords, Byzantine intrigue, and the fabled Silk Road, blending Viking grit with ancient Chinese wisdom, unexpected alliances, and a touch of magic.
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Here the enduring wisdom of Indian spiritual philosopher Jiddu Krishnamurti, Ojai’s informal patron saint, serves even to hold a recent incursion of ultra-rich to account.
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The specific programs targeted by the EPA regulate emissions from vehicles, lawn and garden equipment, and generators.
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Iran has said peace talks cannot advance to more substantive issues – such as its nuclear program – until the fighting in Lebanon is halted.
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Against that backdrop, some say the ships are offering a surprising sense of connection.
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Since relocating to Los Angeles, Gonzalez’s small downtown team has scaled Happy Organics into a design-forward brand carried by major retailers, anchored in local maker communities and a sense of purpose.
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Reforms are unlikely to be fully implemented until beyond his final term, and future presidents would retain considerable discretion.
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Eligibility for Overdraft Coverage is determined by SoFi Bank in its sole discretion.
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“Policy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/policy. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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