prudently
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Under a 2019 law brought by Newsom to protect utilities from bankruptcy, the companies automatically are deemed to have acted prudently if regulators sign off on their wildfire prevention plan.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
I tend to support increased access to annuities as part of a prudently selected menu of investments.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 26, 2026
The 1974 Employee Retirement Income Security Act requires employers that sponsor retirement plans to manage investments prudently and solely in their beneficiaries’ interest.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 5, 2026
Chevron is acting prudently in the Permian, according to recent upgrader Melius Research, and its deal last year for Hess makes it a big Guyana player.
From Barron's ● Feb. 27, 2026
“Yes, but I don’t know much, except about bread and a few trifles. You had better ask Mother’s leave before you order anything,” returned Meg prudently.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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