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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
Michael Strain, director of economic policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute, a conservative think tank, doesn’t expect to see much reshoring tied to tariffs.
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Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 30 June 2025
Onganía promised nothing less than a new social order: a project of economic modernization marked by austerity, and a cultural policy that included censoring artists, attacking the autonomy of universities, banning miniskirts, and prohibiting long hair for men.
—Daniel Alarcón, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
Information about Russia’s foreign and economic policy, as well as military mobilizations can now be classified as secret if its disclosure is deemed harmful to national security.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 30 June 2025
By the fall, the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs and fiscal policies should be clearer, giving the Federal Reserve more confidence to act.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 30 June 2025
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Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 30 June 2025
Onganía promised nothing less than a new social order: a project of economic modernization marked by austerity, and a cultural policy that included censoring artists, attacking the autonomy of universities, banning miniskirts, and prohibiting long hair for men.
—Daniel Alarcón, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
Information about Russia’s foreign and economic policy, as well as military mobilizations can now be classified as secret if its disclosure is deemed harmful to national security.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 30 June 2025
By the fall, the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs and fiscal policies should be clearer, giving the Federal Reserve more confidence to act.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for policy
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Khloé, who just celebrated her 41st birthday, just revealed each cosmetic procedure she’s had done over the years, from her nose job to her laser hair removal.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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Khloé Kardashian is taking a page out of sister Kylie Jenner's playbook and revealing every cosmetic procedure she's done over the years.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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In all negotiations, prudence cannot be sacrificed.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
18 June 2025
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Waugh: Fundamentally, Newcastle want to significantly bolster Howe’s squad while maintaining financial prudence.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
12 June 2025
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The company has employed the strategy before, with the apparent goal of integrating its material seamlessly into international supply chains.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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Their creative vision and cultural insight align seamlessly with our global strategy.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
1 July 2025
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As the demographic crisis begins to take hold of the Western world, leaders will ignore the wisdom of wisdom at their own peril.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Other liberty trees soon arose, and patriots often gathered beneath the branches seeking wisdom and support.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2025
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Fellow Republican Bush also appeared in the recorded message with a rebuke of Trump’s efforts, noting that the cuts will drastically impact the landmark AIDS/HIV program started in his administration that is credited with saving tens of millions of lives globally.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
1 July 2025
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The cost of attending Wharton’s MBA program, for instance, is now more than $92,000 per year.—
Leadership Brainery,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Those who can surrender a sense of control and stay curious throughout this new journey will feel the most aligned.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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Though on the surface the blazing, barking vocals and triple-time speed of the track are seemingly at odds with the Foos’ typical mix of pop hooks and radio-friendly rock, the cover makes perfect sense given Grohl’s punk rock pedigree.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
1 July 2025
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Those states could receive temporary waivers for the program’s new work requirements as well, a decision that is up to the discretion of the agriculture secretary.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
28 June 2025
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Second, trust-building at this level in organizational life requires ultimate discretion.—
Dr. John Blakey,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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“Policy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/policy. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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