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The lack of self-control was unforgivable, the look of confused innocence on his face in the aftermath a complete nonsense.

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He has preached discipline to his players, but he either doesn’t know how to effectively deliver the message or teach them to exercise greater self-control.

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New York magazine described him as "notoriously disciplined" and "dedicated to a self-control and self-containedness that can come off as coolness".

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It cited the brutal nature of the killings and Lyle's lack of self-control.

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Rather, this a lean showdown between self-control and gluttony, between our modest heroes and a greedy titan.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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