disciplined

Example Sentences

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Whether Powell’s disciplined pushback to the president will be enough to secure the Fed’s independence in the long term remains in question.

From MarketWatch • May 10, 2026

A supervising administrator who had received anonymous warnings about Fleming’s behavior was not disciplined, but was instead promoted to unit chief with a pay raise.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

The reinsurer said it is taking a disciplined approach to property-and-casualty treaty contracts renewals amid a more challenging pricing environment.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Without playing amateur psychologist, I wonder if she found love so scary because her background as a classically-trained musician required her to be disciplined and regimented from an early age?

From BBC • May 2, 2026

While I told the committee that my colleagues had to be released unconditionally, I said the government could expect disciplined behavior from them after their release.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela