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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 affordability debate also is playing out in Democratic primaries, though, and some of the candidates who emerged victorious offered more scathing critiques of capitalism and more drastic policy prescriptions.
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Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
5 July 2026
By banning transgender women athletes from sports competitions held by entities that receive federal funding, the NCAA changed its inclusive transgender policy after the order.
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Elijah Polance,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2026
Colleges often frame admissions changes like test-optional policies and athletic recruiting as student-centric, promoting fairness and accessibility.
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Scott White,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
The most common criticism has been that the policy allegedly allows trans athletes to bypass the restriction by changing the gender on their birth certificate.
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Ryan Gaydos Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2026
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Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
5 July 2026
By banning transgender women athletes from sports competitions held by entities that receive federal funding, the NCAA changed its inclusive transgender policy after the order.
—
Elijah Polance,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2026
Colleges often frame admissions changes like test-optional policies and athletic recruiting as student-centric, promoting fairness and accessibility.
—
Scott White,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
The most common criticism has been that the policy allegedly allows trans athletes to bypass the restriction by changing the gender on their birth certificate.
—
Ryan Gaydos Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for policy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for policy
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With the expansion, AGH now operates three cath labs, three EP labs, two multiprocedural rooms and a hybrid surgical suite that can be used for either cath or EP procedures.
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Several months earlier, county auditors identified lax accounting procedures that resulted in LAHSA’s failure to pay its contractors on time.
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But not necessarily the knowledge, confidence or contacts to take it to next stage of monetization, strike collaborative partnerships or exercise operational prudence.
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Considering there were only 33 appearances this past season, such Heat prudence hardly could be viewed as insulting.
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Each issue is filled with breaking news, deep insights and exclusive strategies for becoming a better traveler.
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Teams that are not ready solve yesterday's problems and call it strategy.
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But Russert says wisdom can help the political news landscape.
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That's the kind of wisdom that takes a decade to build and one quarterly decision to permanently destroy.
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Brazilians have been instrumental in boosting his social media following and the country’s news program Fantastico sent a reporter and crew to Cape Verde to profile his family.
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Chef Laura LeSire helms the hotel's pastry and dessert program.
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Against that backdrop, some say the ships are offering a surprising sense of connection.
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Since relocating to Los Angeles, Gonzalez’s small downtown team has scaled Happy Organics into a design-forward brand carried by major retailers, anchored in local maker communities and a sense of purpose.
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Chishti said the rulings signify that future presidents could continue to change immigration policies at their discretion.
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Set high above the town with breathtaking sea views from all 27 suites and 13 private villas (which are individually staffed), La Réserve offers serenity and discretion—all while being just a few minutes' drive from Pampelonne Beach.
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“Policy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/policy. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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