discipline
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And sure, profit margins should expand too—as long as the company continues to exercise discipline on operating expenses.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
“The real question now is whether that discipline survives the arrival of SpaceX, the most anticipated IPO of the decade,” she said.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
Broos, who took over as South Africa’s head coach in 2021, sought to instill discipline and relied on local talent, which was vital in securing a spot in this year’s World Cup.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Wood took his discipline seriously, striving for and achieving the sort of objectivity that became unfashionable in the academy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
But regaining self-control, he made it clear that he wasn’t a puffin who compromised on discipline.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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