discipline
Example Sentences
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“Even the most powerful technologies must pass through the prosaic discipline of cost curves, capacity constraints and marginal returns,” the report said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
The discipline is in trimming exposure while everyone else is still celebrating.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
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
"Serena has built her life and career on discipline, accountability, collaboration and results... she brings fresh thinking, energy and the courage to challenge what is no longer working for Jersey," she said.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
The bus driver was a small shrew who didn’t bother much with discipline, as he was too busy trying to see far enough over the steering wheel to drive without killing anything.
From "Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody" by Patrick Ness
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The Outsiders
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The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 3
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