Sentence examples for they were prudent from inspiring English sources

"They were prudent," says Phillip Swagel, an economist who tackled similar questions under Mr Paulson.

That defensive effort left Manning and the offensive players feeling as though they "didn't have to force anything," Manning said, and they were prudent but productive enough throughout.

Now, with the strong possibility that India will strike back for the Mumbai attacks, many in the Pakistani military are expected to argue that they were prudent to keep their forces primarily arrayed against India, rather than hunting down Al Qaeda and other militants.

In the meantime, Americans who need individual insurance coverage will either have to pay more for it (because they were prudent enough to buy it) or will find themselves without it when disaster strikes (because they took GenOpp's advice).

"They are prudent people".

The Swedes retort that they are prudent, not worried.

"So," said JustinCase12, "All banks, regardless of whether they're prudent or reckless, will pay into this fund.

If they are prudent enough not to bother the neighbors, most of them escape official notice, even if they are in violation of zoning laws.

He said meteorologists, if they are prudent, will probably include strong caveats in any long-term forecasts in the coming months.

To the Giuliani administration and City Council leaders, this combination -- focused spending increases, tax cuts and surplus-laden budget years -- proves they are prudent fiscal stewards.

2. Optimistic Contentment: "Confident, comfortable & usually on higher incomes they are prudent & tolerant but think Britain is a soft touch".