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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 next big test for stocks comes next week, with the final Federal Reserve policy meeting.
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Fred Imbert, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
Scott Peterson/Getty Images/The Christian Science Monitor Airport guards stick to a strict entrance policy, and rebels here suggest that domestic flights could resume soon, before international flights to Qatar and Libya.
—Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Dec. 2024
These reports remain central to ongoing policy debates about the future of Rikers Island and criminal justice reform in New York City.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
The Bank of Japan for years used a policy of yield curve control to suppress bond returns, keeping yields on its 10-year bond close to zero.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 13 Dec. 2024
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Fred Imbert, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
Scott Peterson/Getty Images/The Christian Science Monitor Airport guards stick to a strict entrance policy, and rebels here suggest that domestic flights could resume soon, before international flights to Qatar and Libya.
—Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Dec. 2024
These reports remain central to ongoing policy debates about the future of Rikers Island and criminal justice reform in New York City.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
The Bank of Japan for years used a policy of yield curve control to suppress bond returns, keeping yields on its 10-year bond close to zero.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for policy
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Her surgery is the latest in a series of similar procedures known as xenotransplantation, the practice of transplanting organs from one species to another.Emily Mullin, WIRED, 17 Dec. 2024
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Organizations must ensure that all personnel understand IAM policies and are trained in compliance with procedures.Rohan Pinto, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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But can companies go further—and take sustainability and financial prudence to the next level?Claus Jepsen, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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And yet many outside observers saw in Iran’s attack a degree of prudence.Afshon Ostovar, Foreign Affairs, 19 Apr. 2024
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The Heavy Responsibility of AI Use Institutional investors, regulators, and other stakeholders have begun paying more attention to how companies govern their AI strategies.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Some helpful hints and strategies include the following: some words may overlap or fit into more than one group, so choose carefully.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
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The maturity of the record speaks to the growth that comes with age and wisdom — both are in their 50s — and the nagging discourse that hip-hop is a young person’s sport.Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
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Compassion practice opens the door to our heart and our wisdom in a way that invites us to offer an act of kindness t ourselves.Janice Marturano, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Legacy retail technology systems are outdated, incompatible with new programs, and lack scalability.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Rehabilitation services for seniors is essential; from physical therapy programs to support after surgery, this niche addresses the growing demand for senior services.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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So the researchers look at this random, unrelated environmental factor to having ADHD — the fact the doctor is seeing these kids on Halloween — to get a sense of just how subjective and prone to error these decisions are.Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
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Despite the eight-month delay, there is a sense of urgency among NASA and its prime contractors for the program, especially with the specter of a new Trump administration that may opt for changes in the Artemis program.Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Dec. 2024
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This enforcement discretion is aimed at supporting entities actively working toward full compliance.Jon McGowan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Legal experts say the decision highlights a growing trend of judicial deference to executive branch discretion in immigration matters.Jesus Mesa, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Policy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/policy. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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