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  • n  a way of doing or being
    in no wise
    in this wise
  • n  United States Jewish leader (born in Hungary) (1874-1949)
  • n  United States religious leader (born in Bohemia) who united reform Jewish organizations in the United States (1819-1900)
  • a  having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
    a wise leader
    a wise and perceptive comment
  • s  marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
    a wise decision
  • s  evidencing the possession of inside information
  • s  improperly forward or bold
    Don't get wise with me!

  • While the strong men of China welter in anarchy (see above), and her great diplomats flounder be wildered (see below), are there not any cool-browed, wise Chinese wives who keep .
  • A wise woman, with fine clothes to strut, makes for the most famous avenue within reach.
  • In all of them, she suggested that a judge who was a "wise woman" or a "wise Latina woman" would issue a better opinion than a male or a white male judge.
News & Articles

  • DRF Breeding Standout: Half-sister to Wise Dan sparkles in career debut
    Enchanting Lisa, a half-sister to reigning Horse of the Year Wise Dan and to multiple graded stakes winner Successful Dan, was a dominant winner in her career debut Wednesday night at Presque Isle Downs.
    June 13, 2013 - Daily Racing Form
  • Wise Women Event at the Olmsted
    (WHAS 11)--Hundreds of Wise Women will all be packed into the same place! It's the 100 Wise Women Event at the Olmsted over 240 female leaders from across the area will share their secrets to success. The keynote speaker is Dr. Laquandra Nesbitt the Director of Louisville’s Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness.  
    June 12, 2013 - WHAS TV11 Louisville
  • Wise close to starting rehab assignment
    White Sox manager Robin Ventura said injured outfielder Dewayne Wise is close to a Minor League rehab start with Triple-A Charlotte, and it could happen sometime in the next few days.
    June 12, 2013 - Chicago White Sox
Quotes

  • Sonia Sotomayor in MiamiHerald.com
    In 1994, Sotomayor told an audience that "I would hope that a wise woman with the richness of her experience would, more often than not, reach a better conclusion" than a male judge.
  • Barack Obama in Independent Online
    On both sides of the Atlantic, these attitudes have become all too common,Obama said. "They are not wise."

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