discipline
Example Sentences
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In talking about leadership, he emphasized that the foundation of military command begins with personal discipline.
From Salon • May 24, 2026
"Verhoeven could be a little unpredictable because he's coming from a different discipline, but I think Usyk will work him out and get the win."
From BBC • May 23, 2026
The idea behind dividend investing is that the need to pay out each and every year instills financial discipline, preventing expensive flights of fancy by the C-suite.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
It takes a lot of discipline to put money into an HSA and not spend it.
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
At this point in the act the penguins always forgot their discipline and got dreadfully excited.
From "Mr. Popper's Penguins" by Florence Atwater and Richard Atwater
Vocabulary lists containing discipline
The Outsiders
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Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 3
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