disciplining

Example Sentences

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"While dominant individuals may show disciplining actions toward their subordinates, as macaques do naturally, these actions in the macaque society 'differ from human abuses'," it said.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

Katie Miller and her guests avoid talking too bluntly about how disciplining children is achieved.

From Salon • Feb. 16, 2026

This could include disciplining teachers who use antisemitic slurs or stereotypes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 14, 2025

Likewise, each state has procedures for disciplining admitted members who have violated the law or professional ethical standards.

From Slate • Mar. 17, 2025

The disciplining of children, like the tending of animals, was generally left to Father.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel