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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
Dellinger’s firing came as Trump administration employees have touted their support on social media for the president’s policies even though the Hatch Act is meant to restrict political advocacy while on duty.
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Alanna Durkin Richer, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2025
Last year, the board adopted a policy to require employees to inform parents of possible changes in their children’s gender identity — a decision that appeared to defy a new state law.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025
Republican officials at the SEC immediately began to overhaul the agency's crypto policies, even before the arrival of Paul Atkins, Trump's crypto-friendly pick for SEC chair.
—Hannah Lang, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
With inflation on their minds, investors will be eager to get a glimpse of the Fed's thinking when minutes from the last monetary policy meeting are released on Wednesday.
—Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
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Alanna Durkin Richer, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2025
Last year, the board adopted a policy to require employees to inform parents of possible changes in their children’s gender identity — a decision that appeared to defy a new state law.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025
Republican officials at the SEC immediately began to overhaul the agency's crypto policies, even before the arrival of Paul Atkins, Trump's crypto-friendly pick for SEC chair.
—Hannah Lang, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
With inflation on their minds, investors will be eager to get a glimpse of the Fed's thinking when minutes from the last monetary policy meeting are released on Wednesday.
—Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for policy
Noun
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Gene therapies often require complicated procedures to deliver them.—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Agencies conducting mass layoffs for reorganization purposes must go through certain procedures, including providing employees with 60 days' notice.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2025
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Looking Ahead Like previous iterations, this year’s letter highlighted Berkshire’s ability to adapt to changing economic conditions while sticking to its core principles of value investing and financial prudence.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Lamont is expected to call for Connecticut to maintain its fiscal prudence balanced with strategic investments in various programs.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
2 Feb. 2025
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Native Entrepreneurs Driving Change Native entrepreneurs are transforming their communities by combining cultural values with modern business strategies.—
Oweesta,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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That strategy left Kornet near the basket, where Jokić does so much damage as a scorer and passer.—
Jay King,
The Athletic,
3 Mar. 2025
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Their blueprint—proximity to problems, building a long-term approach, hope-building, erasing the self, and welcoming change—offers wisdom for addressing challenges from corporate boardrooms to community organizations.—
Tarun Galagali,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Cass Goodner, in his wisdom, did not share their enthusiasm.—
Frank C. Hibben,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
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Proceeds will benefit them through the Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation’s Legacy on Ice program.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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Ars Video An important moment Sunday's landing shows NASA is starting to get its money's worth with an initiative set up seven years ago to establish a line of robotic precursor missions for the agency's Artemis lunar program.—
Tim Stevens,
Ars Technica,
3 Mar. 2025
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Kirsch said the shooting didn’t just shatter the sense of safety and security locally.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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But there is the sense that what's happening is bigger than both of them.—
Jake Kring-Schreifels,
TIME,
5 Mar. 2025
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What to Know Modified operations for MDC Brooklyn began on Saturday and is at the discretion of the warden to implement.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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Although the reassignment of cases from one judge to another is not unusual and occurs when there is a potential conflict or scheduling issues, judges have substantial discretion in deciding whether they are conflicted.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Policy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/policy. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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