prudently
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More education is also needed to help retirement savers invest more prudently.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
“We’re prudently planning for PC demand to weaken in the second half of the year,” said Intel Chief Financial Officer David Zinsner.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 20, 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
Edison has told its investors that it believes it acted prudently before the Eaton fire and will have the damage costs fully covered.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 16, 2026
But prudently Telemakhos replied: “I can’t think what you say will ever happen, sir. It is a dazzling hope. But not for me. It could not be—even if the gods willed it.”
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
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