discipline
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School employees are “mandated reporters” of sexual misconduct and could face internal discipline and even criminal charges for failing to report misconduct by others.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
I think the court placed too much emphasis on the loss of Spirit’s market discipline and not enough emphasis on the potential benefits of having a big low-cost carrier.
From Slate • May 5, 2026
Palantir CEO Alex Karp touted the company’s “ staggering growth” despite “a hiring discipline that is too rare in the software industry today,” highlighting that it only has 70 salespeople.
From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026
Punishment is when a parent acts out of a fear response whereas discipline is more thoughtful.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
He had never raised a hand to discipline Jude or her sisters, even when they got into big trouble.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
Vocabulary lists containing discipline
The Outsiders
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The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 3
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