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prudently

American  
[prood-nt-lee] / ˈprud nt li /

adverb

  1. in a wise, judicious, discreet, or careful manner.

    Donors want their charitable gifts to be invested prudently and managed professionally.

    For the moment, scientists are prudently refraining from making sweeping assertions, insisting on the need for further research.

Other Word Forms

  • nonprudently adverb
  • preprudently adverb
  • unprudently adverb

Etymology

Origin of prudently

prudent ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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Erisa requires sponsors to choose plans “prudently,” and lawsuits often claim that fund fees or strategy choices aren’t suited for retirees.

From Barron's

“Overall, we expect that dealers will continue to prudently manage inventories until a market inflection dictates a change in course as the upcoming spring selling season gets under way.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Many older Americans spent decades living below their means, minimizing debt, saving consistently and investing prudently.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

Andrew Wiederhorn, chief executive of the restaurant group, said in Monday’s statement that FAT Brands aims to connect with key stakeholders on a value-maximizing plan and “will act prudently” to protect stakeholder interests.

From The Wall Street Journal

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