1.   It means Mandela has considerable leeway to pursue policies he considers wise, even if they do not thrill the masses.

2.   It is generally considered wise to check the record of a broker before doing business with that person.

3.   Stenholm sometimes votes for spending cuts that go beyond what I would consider wise.

4.   There may be some homeowners who consider it wise to wait for still lower interest rates before refinancing their mortgages.

5.   Drug stocks were mostly higher, possibly because they are considered wise buys during bearish markets or a slower economy.