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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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Today, replacing income tax with a tariff policy could substantially increase the current federal deficit.
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Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024
Apple already censors the app store to comply with China’s policies.
—Andrew Williams, WIRED, 26 Oct. 2024
Trump sees his aggressive tariff policy vision as a way to offset those costs.
—Rebecca Picciotto, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2024
In addition, the Board was asked to provide their understanding of the policies and plans enunciated by the candidates during this campaign and its potential effect on the nation in the next four years.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2024
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Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024
Apple already censors the app store to comply with China’s policies.
—Andrew Williams, WIRED, 26 Oct. 2024
Trump sees his aggressive tariff policy vision as a way to offset those costs.
—Rebecca Picciotto, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2024
In addition, the Board was asked to provide their understanding of the policies and plans enunciated by the candidates during this campaign and its potential effect on the nation in the next four years.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2024
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“Policy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/policy. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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