disciplinarian

Example Sentences

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The family was conservative; her dad, a disciplinarian.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

"She's an inspiration to women everywhere - a rare person who shows love and affection to her students, yet remains a strict disciplinarian when it comes to Kalari," says KF Thomas, a former student.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2025

Casting himself as a teacher, he often was more bully than counselor, more screamer than lecturer, more heavy-handed disciplinarian than instructor.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2023

The disciplinarian of China Inc. has turned cheerleader.

From New York Times • Jan. 12, 2023

Rondon was a strict disciplinarian, ruling his men with an iron fist.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple