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discipline

[dis-uh-plin] / ˈdɪs ə plɪn /




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Podcasters are less constrained by party discipline, less dependent on access and more responsive to audience sentiment in real time.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

"My message is going to be: have the discipline on the fiscal front. You don't have much fiscal space. Use it very wisely, don't make the job of central bankers harder."

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

“Activities like swimming lessons, martial arts, gymnastics or music often build discipline, resilience and life skills that matter just as much as future tuition savings,” he noted.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Cooper believes that building a championship team starts with what he calls the five Ds: determination, dedication, desire, discipline and decision-making.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Due to his ear and his almost maniacal sense of discipline, I always thought my father would have made an excellent musician.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris




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