self-command
Example Sentences
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He had self command enough left, however, to make one attempt at the loftily superior.
From The Marquis of Lossie by MacDonald, George
The habits of active life and daily intercourse with the stir of the world, will tend to give you such self command, that the presence of your family will be no interruption.
From The Life of Samuel Taylor Coleridge 1838 by Gillman, James
I saw him gather the baby close to his heart, and then with a gesture of self command he seemed with difficulty to restrain his own emotion.
From Medoline Selwyn's Work by Colter, Hattie E.
In spite of herself, in spite of her pride and self command, it shook her a little—the thought of speaking to him.
From A Terrible Secret by Fleming, May Agnes
But the passionate woman's pride and self command had come to an end alike, she had never possessed more than a small share of either.
From Herman A Novel by Werner, E.
