Once a python outweighs his keeper, fatal constriction is at the discretion of the python. From LearnThat.org. [Zaadz.com.]
The servants showed great tact and discretion. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
Understanding -- or, "discretion," is a constant source of blessing. From Wordnik.com. [Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible] Reference
However, I also appreciate it highly when discretion is used. From Wordnik.com. [You Got A Problem With My Boobies, PUNK? | Her Bad Mother] Reference
It contains adult language, so uh, viewer discretion is advised. From Wordnik.com. [Clips du jour: 'Star Trek' goes 'A-Team,' Han Solo goes 'Scar Face' | EW.com] Reference
Ultimately, I decided that discretion is the better part of valor. From Wordnik.com. [SFSignal Update] Reference
Prosecutorial discretion is a standard, established executive power. From Wordnik.com. [The Volokh Conspiracy » Shedding Light on the AZ Immigration Law] Reference
I think that discretion is the better part of valor on this one, Ms. K. From Wordnik.com. [Howard Hughes is Allergic to the Stupid] Reference
Prosecutorial discretion is a an important feature of our legal system. From Wordnik.com. [Matthew Yglesias » Conservatives’ Unhinged Attacks on Nancy Pelosi] Reference
Prosecutorial discretion is not a sufficient protection for free speech. From Wordnik.com. [The Volokh Conspiracy » United States v. Stevens: A Brief Analysis, Plus the Future of Animal Cruelty Depiction Bans] Reference
It might work for high level lawyers whose discretion is more transparent. From Wordnik.com. [Is Virtue What We Buy or What We Sell? - Freakonomics Blog - NYTimes.com] Reference
Exercising discretion is an important skill that law school needs to teach. From Wordnik.com. [The Volokh Conspiracy » The Case for Abolishing the Bluebook] Reference
Judicial discretion is unlikely to turn into the equivalent of a compulsory license. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2009-02-01] Reference
It took me a minute to figure out where I'd even USED the word "discretion" - lol. From Wordnik.com. [Ode to Irony] Reference
You ever hear of a little thing called discretion?. From Wordnik.com. [Original Signal - Transmitting Buzz] Reference
I don’t see how it terrifying that discretion is required. From Wordnik.com. [The Volokh Conspiracy » What Should Landlords Do If a Tenant Is Accused of a Violent Crime?] Reference
(My students seem to believe that my discretion is limitless. From Wordnik.com. [In the Basement of the Ivory Tower] Reference
We can pretty much take it or leave it at our discretion, which is nice. From Wordnik.com. [Matthew Yglesias » Code Pink] Reference
The Canadiens played with discretion, which is not a complement in hockey. From Wordnik.com. [SI.com] Reference
Still, the option's there to use it or not at your discretion, which is good. From Wordnik.com. [Aussie-Nintendo.com Forums] Reference
In all Mrs. Luna's visions of herself, her discretion was the leading feature. From Wordnik.com. [The Bostonians, Vol. I (of II)] Reference
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