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discipline

[dis-uh-plin] / ˈdΙͺs Ι™ plΙͺn /




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But taking pictures of faces was only one of Avedon’s endeavors, each discipline eventually marrying the next.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026

It requires updating a model that has quietly outlived its accuracy with the same discipline any good leader applies when the data stop matching the story.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 10, 2026

Can they, under more pressure - because they are going to face more pressure, particularly against New Zealand - still maintain that discipline and decision-making?

From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026

“We are building this great company with ambition, discipline and an unwavering belief in the power of great storytelling combined with world-class technology,” Ellison and Kreiz said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2026

In the early days of his youth he was sent to serve as a soldier under Paulo Vitelli, so that, once he was versed in that discipline, he might attain some outstanding military rank.

From "The Prince" by NiccolΓ² Machiavelli

It will also create 1,170 skilled roles within Rolls-Royce across a range of disciplines, including manufacturing and engineering.

From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2026

Both disciplines became part of the university in 1816, when they were included in the Faculty of Philosophy.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 9, 2026

"This study exemplifies how coordinated efforts across institutions, continents and scientific disciplines can unlock extraordinary insights into ancient life," Professor Van Kranendonk said.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 6, 2026

World Triathlon does have other disciplines in its remit, such as Aquathlon and duathlon.

From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026

Second, it is claimed that the doctrine of signs/signatures belongs to ‘low’ disciplines such as medicine and alchemy; no mention is made of the law or theology.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

MS also likes that Qantas continues to be disciplined with capacity.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2026

“We would be patient and disciplined about buying equities on pullbacks,” Gary Schlossberg, global strategist at Wells Fargo Investment Institute, said in emailed comments.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 10, 2026

The army has faced persistent criticism over its lack of professionalism and disciplined, while soldiers have complained of poor pay and inadequate equipment.

From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2026

“He taught us how to save our money and he taught us how to be very disciplined and how to look out for each other.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2026

A disciplined, self-reliant man, he got along remarkably well despite his age and solitude.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer

The IMF, the one body charged with disciplining imbalances, has no means to do so.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026

But it has no say in the disciplining of the department’s sworn and civilian employees — a role that falls to the police chief.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2026

Rate hikes aimed at disciplining speculation can do more than cool the room.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 4, 2026

“By arresting Villarreal, rather than solely disciplining the employee for any wrongdoing, county officials took this ‘everyday journalism’ and transformed it ‘into a crime,’ ” she wrote.

From Slate ● Mar. 26, 2026

It didn’t bother her that when Miss Beatty showed up to observe Mom’s class, Mom started yelling at Lori to prove to Miss Beatty that she was capable of disciplining her students.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls


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