discipline
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Broos, who took over as South Africa’s head coach in 2021, sought to instill discipline and relied on local talent, which was vital in securing a spot in this year’s World Cup.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 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
The judiciary opted not to discipline Ross more harshly due to “exemplary” judicial service and her unlikeliness to engage in further misconduct.
From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026
Children need positive discipline and they need, they need to be able to de-escalate when things get stressful.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
“Your sparrows, eh? Savage little creatures. No discipline of course. Darn good fighters, though. But tell me, what do jolly old sparrows know about Asmodeus?”
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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The Outsiders
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The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 3
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