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the power, right, or opportunity to choose
ambassadorships are generally regarded as subject to the president's discretion
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Recent Examples of discretions
Speaking of classic shitty men on this show, Taylor learns about Dakota’s discretions.
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Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discretions
Noun
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From the beach’s crystal clear waters to its lush mountains, the Dominican Republic features a range of options that go beyond the sun and sand.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Review your long-term care insurance options now to learn more.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Noun
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In the hot Southern climate, Buffalosun, Cherokee Purple, Stellar, and Pink Delicious are excellent choices.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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Monuments, syllabi, grant priorities—these are not sacred relics but civic choices.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
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“Discretions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discretions. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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