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discipline

[dis-uh-plin] / ˈdɪs ə plɪn /




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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

I get it, the discipline is coming soon enough.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila




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