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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
Biden later implemented tougher border policies and tried to negotiate a compromise bill with Republicans that was killed, in part, because of the influence of President-elect Donald Trump.
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Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
Review your policy to find out about more exceptions or exclusions.
—Ana Staples, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
These gatherings do what most democracies only pretend to: trust normal people to make decisions on difficult policy questions.
—Nick Romeo, The New Yorker, 31 Dec. 2024
But in February, Ars senior policy reporter Ashley Belanger covered a case of costly AI confabulation in the wild.
—Ars Technica, 26 Dec. 2024
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Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
Review your policy to find out about more exceptions or exclusions.
—Ana Staples, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
These gatherings do what most democracies only pretend to: trust normal people to make decisions on difficult policy questions.
—Nick Romeo, The New Yorker, 31 Dec. 2024
But in February, Ars senior policy reporter Ashley Belanger covered a case of costly AI confabulation in the wild.
—Ars Technica, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for policy
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Moreover, even in the small percentage of the vehicles that do get calibrated, there are some service providers that don't follow the OEM procedures, neglecting important environmental controls like flat flooring, lighting conditions and target locations.Brunno Moretti, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Following their arrests, it was revealed that Dee Dee had abused Blanchard for years via Munchausen syndrome by proxy, by lying about her daughter having a host of serious medical conditions that led to real medical procedures, despite Blanchard actually being physically healthy.Shania Russell, EW.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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But silence in the face of existential danger isn’t wisdom or prudence.Jonathan Zimmerman, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
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The Yankees have quickly shifted gears and are moving forward with enthusiasm and prudence.Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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This strategy is not only fair to tenants but also can maximize revenue for property owners.Matias Recchia, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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The experiment’s results go far beyond playground pastime strategy, however.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 Jan. 2025
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Taking time to process these experiences allows leaders to extract wisdom from them and apply it to future decisions.Bryce Hoffman, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Indeed, the prevailing wisdom is that the garter toss is a sacred ritual dating back to the medieval age.Ivana Rihter, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2024
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Leila had grown up in the hotel and distributed programs for the first festival in 1956.Youmna Melhem Chamieh, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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In addition to programs ending or shifting, many borrowers may see big increases in their monthly payments this year.Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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This allows your look to retain an a sense of effortlessness, while still showing a bit of your shape.Christina Holevas, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2025
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That gave Israelis a sense that the country was recovering.Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2025
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Every manager needs to walk the fine line between respect and discretion while also keeping information flowing.Janine Schindler, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Judges have the discretion to order the euthanasia of dangerous or vicious dogs after the first unprovoked attack.Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Policy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/policy. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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