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discipline

[dis-uh-plin] / ˈdɪs ə plɪn /




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“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

The judiciary opted not to discipline Ross more harshly due to “exemplary” judicial service and her unlikeliness to engage in further misconduct.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

Their young generation has matured quickly, they play with a clear identity and they combine technical quality with tactical discipline.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Children need positive discipline and they need, they need to be able to de-escalate when things get stressful.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

This discipline is of such efficacy that not only does it maintain those who were born princes, but it enables men of private station on many occasions to rise to that position.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli




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