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self-control

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


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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

If there’s any qualm in Cosm’s work it’s that at times there could be a tinge more self-control in order to let the film do its work.

From Los Angeles Times May 14, 2026

Given the attention-sucking power of mainstream devices and software, "this is not about self-control anymore," Tang added.

From Barron's Mar. 4, 2026

But there wasn’t a shred of self-control left in him; he couldn’t have prevented the tears, he knew that.

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner




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