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discipline

[dis-uh-plin] / ˈdɪs ə plɪn /




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The discipline is in trimming exposure while everyone else is still celebrating.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

And sure, profit margins should expand too—as long as the company continues to exercise discipline on operating expenses.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Wood took his discipline seriously, striving for and achieving the sort of objectivity that became unfashionable in the academy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Their young generation has matured quickly, they play with a clear identity and they combine technical quality with tactical discipline.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

In that fleeting moment, Ekon had looked like someone else entirely; his face had been razor-sharp with focus, discipline.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray




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