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self-control

[self-kuhn-trohl, self-] / ˈsɛlf kənˈtroʊl, ˌsɛlf- /


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As he has aged, has increasingly appeared to lack filters or self-control.

From Salon • May 26, 2026

America’s experiment in self-government has always depended on wisdom and self-control.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Holding back a child can be a good option to allow children extra time to develop self-control and self-regulation skills vital for the classroom, said Stanford professor Thomas Dee, who has studied red-shirting.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

The condition is linked to differences in brain function and development, particularly in areas involved in attention, self-control, and executive function.

From Science Daily • Mar. 17, 2026

Her deep sense of outrage helped her to self-control.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton




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