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disciplinary

[dis-uh-pluh-ner-ee] / ˈdɪs ə pləˌnɛr i /
ADJECTIVE
corrective
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Hardly a week passes now without Beijing’s disciplinary apparatus claiming another senior official—military commanders, civilian bureaucrats, retired provincial party bosses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Jorge “George” Gonzalez, whose disciplinary hearing is set for this fall.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Following the disciplinary investigation, Littlewood had some time signed off sick.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Early research shows school phone bans have cut down on student disciplinary problems and boosted test scores.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Have extensive disciplinary knowledge and some interdisciplinary understanding.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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