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self-control

[self-kuhn-trohl, self-] / ˈsɛlf kənˈtroʊl, ˌsɛlf- /


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Two consultant forensic psychiatrists had also concluded that a properly directed jury could find McIlwaine met the criteria necessary to establish loss of self-control.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

As a society, we routinely desire what others have, yet too often lack the self-control or self-awareness to be patient and content with what we can afford.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 26, 2026

Grande’s defiant self-control over her image is something for them to celebrate, even worship.

From Salon ● Aug. 8, 2026

The Stroop task is a classic psychological test that has been used for decades to study attention, concentration, and self-control.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 10, 2026

The loss of self-control embarrassed him—he preferred not to talk about it—and he was deeply relieved when the attacks became less frequent and less severe.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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